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CAS Disability Studies at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

A 15-credit Certificate of Advanced Study giving a framework to study legal, social, cultural, historical and philosophical perspectives of disability. Offered in person, online or combined.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: As little as two semesters full-time, or part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

A personalized program with a Disability Studies faculty advisor: at least 9 credits of DSP-prefix courses plus approved electives, and a culminating CAS examination in the final semester. Topics include cultural representations of disability, disability policy and law, and race, gender and disability.

Career pathways

Graduates work in disability rights organizations, government agencies, ADA compliance and inclusion roles, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, HR, disability law and higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA. Application deadlines vary by semester start.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 credits

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