Disability Studies at The City University of New York is an emerging academic field that explores disability and society using overlapping perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, science, and the law.
Disability Studies, B.A.
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Overview
The BA in Disability Studies online degree program at The City University of New York provides a ‘person-centered’ approach to the study of disability. As the first undergraduate program of its kind in the country, the program equips individuals with the skills to improve the lives of people with disabilities and with an educational credential to advance their careers.
Students in the BA in Disability Studies:
- Learn the history that many textbooks overlook
- Develop strategies and skills to support children and adults with disabilities
- Learn how to interpret disability law and policy
- Acquire concrete skills to remove social and physical barriers to full inclusion and integration
- Read first-hand experiences of people with disabilities
- Learn new ways of thinking about disability and society
Graduates of the BA in Disability Studies program are equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills that are sought by agencies providing services to individuals in community programs. Graduates are also prepared for graduate work in disability studies, social work, rehabilitation counseling, physical and occupational therapy, education, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and liberal studies.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Mental/Behavioral Health
- Disability Studies
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2.5
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Applicants should have a minimum of 24 earned credits from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, or proprietary schools you have attended since high school must be submitted, whether or not you intend to request transfer credit.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better is required for transfer admission to CUNY SPS.
- To gain admission to CUNY SPS, students must satisfy the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills requirements.
- A personal essay of at least 250 words is part of the application process.
- Unless a currently enrolled CUNY student, to submit your application, you must pay a $70 non-refundable processing fee.
Getting a Student Visa
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Tuition Fee
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18600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18600 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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6930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6930 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Funding
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