Examine and apply an interdisciplinary approach to key debates, theories, research and practice related to disability and law
Disability legal studies is a rapidly emerging area of study, research and legal practice that promotes critical analysis of laws involving people with disabilities. This campus certificate is a joint effort between our department and UIC Law. The certificate serves individuals with bachelor’s and graduate degrees as well as non-degree students and post-professional non-degree students who wish to develop competency in this emerging field of study.
Take courses from us and UIC Law to gain a foundational knowledge of:
Focus on an area of concentration in:
Focusing on comparative and national disability policy and legislation, employment, entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship
Specializes in health policy, health justice and health equity
Wondering what a certificate in disability legal studies can do for you? Contact the DHD Office of Student Affairs for more information.