Individualized Studies - Faculty-Designed Majors - Disability Studies - Overview

The Disability Studies Major investigates, enhances, and complements the understanding of disability by incorporating social, cultural, historical, political, legal and educational perspectives. While the conceptualization of disability changes over time, disability itself is a constant component of human existence. The Disability Studies Major was designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum in Disability Studies that includes the incorporation of the lived experiences of disabled people.

How to Apply

Disability Studies is a minimum admission requirements major, accepting applications at any time. To apply, you must have completed LSJ/CHID 332: "Disability and Society: Introduction to Disability Studies" with a minimum grade of 2.0. In addition, you must have earned a minimum of 45 credits and have a UW gpa of 2.0 or higher.

1. Complete the prerequisite course (LSJ/CHID 332: "Disability and Society: Introduction to Disability Studies") with a minimum grade of 2.0.
2. Print and fill out a Disability Studies Proposal Form.
3. Attach a personal statement outlining your educational objectives.
4. Set up an appointment with the Disability Studies adviser to go over your application. Make any revisions suggested.
5. When your application is approved by the Disability Studies adviser, bring the approved application to 171 Mary Gates Hall and turn it in at the front desk; an Individualized Studies adviser will do a change of major form to declare the major for you.

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