Overview

The Human Services - Disability Studies program at Walden University can help students gain a deeper understanding of the nature of disabilities, positive intervention strategies, disability law and policy, advocacy, and how to support individuals and families of those who have a disability.

The Disability Studies concentration helps students develop the skills to work with children and adults with disabilities in a variety of settings. The program academically prepares students to seek National Association of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals (QIDP) certification.

Career

A BS in Human Services from Walden can prepare you for a number of nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations, in roles such as:

Case manager
Social worker
Family services specialist
Residential counselor
Mental health technician
Director of social services
Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motivation and Emotion
Understanding the Ability in Disability
Disabilities and Family
Proactive Intervention Strategies for People With Disabilities
American Sign Language and Communication Behavior
Advocacy, Policy, and Disability Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Social Policy View 152 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet
As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16063 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16063 USD / year

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In-State

16063 USD / year

≈ 16063 USD / year

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