What to Expect
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The master’s in disability access and inclusion program requires a minimum of 32 semester hours of credits. At least 12 of these 32 hours must be attained in courses at the 500 level. No more than 12 semester hours may be transferred from an accredited and acceptable study at other institutions. Students can choose between two concentrations for this degree program: Disability Studies or Assistive Technology.
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| Required core: | ||
|---|---|---|
| DHD 411 | Disability Policy, Technology, and Practice | 3 hours |
| DHD 412 | Disability Representation, Culture, and Practice | 3 hours |
| DHD 540 | Disability Access and Inclusion Capstone | 3 hours |
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| Disability accessibility concentration | ||
|---|---|---|
| DHD 507 | Disability Accessibility | 3 hours |
| DHD 508 | Disability Inclusion and Organizational Change | 3 hours |
| DHD 509 | Disability and Civil Rights | 3 hours |
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| DHD 511 | Disability Coordination and Services | 3 hours |
| DHD 512 | Disability Access in the Arts | 3 hours |
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| Assistive technology concentration | ||
|---|---|---|
| DHD 440 | Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice | 3 hours |
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| DHD 441 | Adaptive Equipment Design and Fabrication | 3 hours |
| DHD 590 | Field Experience in Disability and Human Development |
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AND select up to three credits of DHD-AT Assessment Courses approved by the advisor (1-3 CH); AND select an additional 3-5 credit hours approved by the advisor (3-5 CH) for a combined total of six credit hours.
Elective courses: NONE
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Coursework-only is required. No other options are available.
- Disability accessibility concentration: Students in the disability accessibility concentration must register for up to 12 credits hours of DHD 590 with a DHD faculty member.
- Assistive technology concentration: Students in the assistive technology concentration must register for 6 credit hours of DHD coursework in a focus area approved by the advisor; AND select an additional 6 credit hours approved by the advisor.