The Center on Disability Studies (CDS) offers an interdisciplinary graduate Certificate in Disability and Diversity Studies, a 15-credit interdisciplinary program to promote effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive services for persons with disabilities of all ages. Students participate in diverse learning experiences with the goals of acquiring skills in joint planning, decision-making, and goal setting and of understanding contemporary disability issues, research, and effective practices from a social, political, cultural and historical context. CDS also offers undergraduate students courses in disability studies, disability culture, and creating universally designed environments.
Certificate Faculty
D. Delise, MAS, MEd—healthcare quality, health equity, disability justice, equity-focused quality improvement, and organizational change
C. Hitchcock, PhD—evidence-based practices for families in literacy/learning, professional development for classroom teachers, and the use of technology to enhance learning
H. Manaseri, PhD—disability studies, culturally responsive teaching and learning, educational leadership development, inclusive practices, and community and family
K. L. Murphy, DPE, CAPE—physical education pedagogy, adapted physical education
H. J. Park, EdD—evaluation, gifted education, twice exceptionality, culturally responsive education, STEM and work-based education, transition
R. Raphael, PhD—film, disability studies, educational technology, oral history, inclusive education
K. Takahashi, PhD—learning disabilities, assistive technology, STEM education, inclusive practices and UDL, multiculturalism/culturally responsive education, transition, and international disability issues
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