Disability Studies, Minor
Disability Studies draws from the humanities, social sciences, education, medicine, law and many other fields.
Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that…
- views disability as a universal part of the human experience, rather than a deficit that must be fixed, cured or hidden.
- examines how ideas about disability can both oppress and empower people with disabilities.
What can you do with a minor in Disability Studies?
- Learn to identify and respond to unjust power relations and hierarchies.
- Work towards the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities.
- Acquire employable skills in critical thinking, data analysis, ethical reasoning, engaging with diverse communities, information literacy, self-awareness and communication.
- Prepare for multiple career paths, including education, social work, government, law, medicine, public health, therapy, design and beyond.
Take a closer look at the minor in Disability Studies and the courses offered toward the program.
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact the Disability Studies advisor, Dr. Ashley Elrod at a-elrod@neiu.edu.
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