Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies program is internationally recognized and provides students a foundation to examine disability as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. This program gives students the skills, methods, and perspectives to play leadership roles in disability research, policy, advocacy, and practice. It offers a variety of course formats and can be completed in person on campus, entirely online, or a combination of online and on campus classes. This variety of course formats gives students more opportunities and flexibility to engage in course work in Disability Studies. Graduate students from any department or school at Syracuse University can apply to the CAS in Disability Studies. In addition, although the program does not provide certification for clinical roles, many of our CAS students complete this program part time while also working and find an immediate benefit to their jobs and careers from this program.

Bachelor’s Degree One of the following: Currently enrolled in or hold a graduate degree in any field, or Hold an undergraduate minor in Disability Studies or pre-requisite courses as determined by Cultural Foundations of Education faculty. Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study. We recommend applicants have an undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) GPA of 3.0 or better. However, in reviewing applications, all aspects of an application are considered. Personal statement (approximately 500 words) or interview with the program coordinator 2 letters of recommendation Resume or CV