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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Study of Disabilities (ISD) at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study in ISD provides education, social services, healthcare, other professionals, and individuals with disabilities and their family members, access to a cohesive and relevant course of study to enhance their education and instructional knowledge of Disability Studies. The certificate includes a total of 18 credits, 9 in core courses and 9 in approved elective courses. 2 options are offered: Establish a general understanding of disabilities and of related interdisciplinary practices across disciplines; Combine core courses with the focused study of a specific disability or related practice area.

Department: Interdisciplinary Study of Disabilities  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

The Certificate of Graduate Study in the ISD requires eighteen credits. Students admitted to the program must complete EDSP 5250/CSD 5740, and EDSP 5260, and must develop an individualized plan of study for the remaining 12 credits. Depending on the chosen field of study, students work with their graduate advisor (if applicable) and the coordinator of this certificate program to identify 12 additional credits of coursework for their degree plan. The core courses that are required for this certificate are: Although not an exhaustive list, suggested courses include:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

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