B.A. in Disability Studies
The major in Disability Studies (DST) consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DST 2020 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Disability Culture | ||
| U.S. Disability History | ||
| Disability, Technology, and Society | ||
| Disability in American Literature | ||
| DST 4940 | Internship In Disability Studies | 3 |
| DST 4990 | Capstone in Disability Studies | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 21 hours of the following: | 21 | |
DST 2410 | ||
| Special Topics in Disability Studies | ||
| Disability Culture | ||
| Disability, Technology, and Society | ||
| U.S. Disability History | ||
| Disability in American Literature | ||
| Disability and Life Narratives | ||
| Special Topics in Disability Studies | ||
| Crip Arts, Crip Culture | ||
| Gender and Disability | ||
| Asylums, Prisons and Total Institutions | ||
| Disability Law and Human Rights | ||
| Autism and Culture | ||
| Special Topics in Disability Studies | ||
| Related Course Work | ||
| Select 18 credit hours | ||
| The required 18 hours or related course work should be chosen according to the student's interests and objectives. Selections should be made from 2000-level and higher courses in consultation with an advisor. Completion of a minor or of a second major in any department of the university also will be accepted as a completion of the Program's related course work requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AR 1000 | First Year Orientation | 1 |
| DST 2020 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Disability Culture | ||
| U.S. Disability History | ||
| Disability in American Literature | ||
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Fine Art) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I or approved culture course | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core (Lab) | 1 | |
| ENGL 2710-2800 | Arts/Humanities Core (English Lit) | 3 |
| HIST 1010-1200 | Arts/Humanities Core (History) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language II or approved culture course | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 6 | |
| Elective (WAC) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| DST 3000-DST 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective 3000-4000 level | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| DST 4940 | Internship In Disability Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 6 | |
| Elective 3000-4000 level | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| DST 4990 | Capstone in Disability Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 6 | |
| Elective 3000-4000 level | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Total hours will vary based on electives selected but must be at least 120. Note that remedial courses or repeated courses will delay graduation beyond 8 semesters.
- PLO 1: Explain the contributions, experiences, history, and culture of people with disabilities regionally, nationally, and internationally.
- PLO 2: Explain disability as a sociocultural phenomenon and apply that analysis to historical and contemporary contexts.
- PLO 3: Critique representations of disability in media.
- PLO 4: Analyze the intersections among disability and sex/gender, race, nationality, religion, and sexuality in contemporary and historical discourse and policies.
- PLO 5: Develop and defend their own positions on issues regarding accessibility, disability, and contemporary social ideals.
- PLO 6: Evaluate social policies and programs regarding effects on people with disabilities, and design alternative policies/programs as necessary.
- PLO 7: Demonstrate effective writing and other communication skills.