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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

Online graduate certificate for those considering disability as an element of humanness and human variation. It prepares graduates for work in accessible environment design, inclusive education and disability human rights policy.

Faculty: UMaineOnline  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Intake: Rolling admissions  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Three required courses: DIS 500 Contemporary Disability Theory, DIS 520 Disability: Advanced Interaction of Human Diversity and Global Environments, and DIS 530 Disability Policy.

Career pathways

Inclusive education, accessible healthcare, biomedical engineering, accessibility in arts and performance, human rights policy, and communication accessibility; suited to accessibility services staff, HR and rehabilitation professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; online application, CV/resume, official transcripts and a 300-500 word essay. Rolling admissions.

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.

Intake: Rolling admissions

Duration: 9 credits

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