Online Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
About
The online Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies provides valuable knowledge and credentials for those considering disability as an element of humanness and human variation. You’ll be able to use the knowledge and skills gained in this curriculum to work in areas such as the design of accessible environments, inclusive education, human resources, developing innovative products, promoting disability, and human rights policy, museum curation and disability arts, adaptive fashion, and many other areas of concern related to disability.
Student Experiences
Admissions
We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials.
Careers
Careers in disability studies focus on creative education for diverse learning styles, accessible healthcare, biomedical engineering, accessibility in arts and performance, policy development in human rights, navigation, and communication accessibility. For example, a product designer may collaborate with a roboticist to craft innovative mobility equipment for mobility-impaired people who want to participate in productive activities and sports.
Who Can Use This Certificate
- Student Accessibility Services personnel who want to deepen their understanding of access beyond what the ADA requires.
- Employers and human resources personnel committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people.
- Rehab professionals (e.g., occupational and physical therapists and speech-language pathologists) wanting to learn about policy and accessibility strategies.
- Arts and performance professionals wanting to expand their performances and offerings to people who consume these media differently.
- Elected officials wanting to examine disability policy in detail and to advance fair and equitable rights and legislation.
- Medical professionals desiring to improve accessibility in their practices.
Curriculum
At a Glance
UMaineOnline
Center for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies
Degree Level
Graduate Certificate
Degree Earned
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Mode of Study
Online
Number of Credits
9 Credits
Cost Per Credit Hour
E-Rate
$651
Next Steps
Contact
Tessa Smith, M.S.
UMaineOnline Advisor
P
207.581.3606
