Program
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Disability Studies Minor will:
- Increase cultural competency by critically examining disability as a global societal phenomenon to help destigmatize disability culture and promote disability as a positive cultural identity.
- Evaluate critically the ways in which ableism intersects with racism, sexism, cissexism, classism, ageism, and homophobia.
- Explore models and theories that examine the social, political, cultural and economic factors that define disability.
- Acquire an awareness of disability history, rights, legislation, representation and societal attitudes to understand disability in a personal, social, economic, artistic, and political context.聽
- Assess the various roles people with disabilities have, through their own agency, advocacy, and voices shaped conceptions of disability in history and modern society.
- Examine ways in which various systems are fraught with ableism and inhibit and limit full participation of people with disabilities.
- Develop analytical and observation skills to identify systemic ableism and apply inclusive disability frameworks to their academic, professional, and personal lives.
- Explore Disability Studies within their field of study and intended profession to enhance advocacy, inclusive best practices, and their role as a change agent.
- Apply the knowledge and skills gained to promote change among individuals, communities, and organizations, by participating in coursework and other course experiences.
Requirements for the Minor
18 units minimum.聽 At least 9 units must be upper division
Core: 9 units聽(each course listed is 3 units)
Electives: 9 units聽(each course listed is 3 units)
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Fieldwork and Community Service
This program encourages reflection, outreach, and activism. Because issues around disability identity, rights, and access reach across many disciplines, consider applying the concepts from the disability studies minor to your major. Possible electives for this experience include:
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