The graduate certificate in Applied Disability Studies is designed to prepare graduate students to work with individuals with disabilities in a range of school, healthcare, private sector, community, government agency, and other organizational settings. Students will gain insights and experiences through coursework and fieldwork that will strengthen their knowledge and skills in working with individuals with disabilities. This interdisciplinary program includes coursework from across Departments and Colleges in the University. The certificate program consists of 18 units; 6 specific units are required for this program, and the student will consult with the program advisor in selecting 3- 6 units of fieldwork requirements, and 6 – 9 units of elective courses.
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Applied Disability Studies must have earned a Bachelor’s degree and be matriculated in a Master’s degree program at CSULB. Students must earn the graduate certificate in Applied Disability Studies while in matriculated status as a graduate student at CSULB.
1) Submit an application for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Disability Studies to the College of Education Office of Graduate Studies.
2) Be matriculated in a master’s degree program at CSULB.
3) Complete the following coursework: