Disability Studies is a multi-disciplinary field that investigates, critiques, and enhances Western society’s understandings of disability. The Disability Studies Program will introduce you to a critical framework for recognizing how people with disabilities have experienced disadvantages and exclusion because of personal and societal responses to impairment, and for exploring how disability activists and scholars have re-conceptualized disability from a more empowering social-political and human rights perspective as an element of human diversity and a source of community. Disability Studies Advising is offering several upcoming information sessions during Dawg Daze to share more about the curriculum, degree requirements, and potential career outcomes! Come see us:
- VIRTUAL Disability Studies Information Session - Dawg Daze on September 27th, 2021 from 3:00-4:00PM held virtually over Zoom – click to join.
- VIRTUAL Disability Studies Information Session - Dawg Daze on September 30th, 2021 from 5:00-6:00PM held virtually over Zoom – click to join.
Disability Studies is a minimum requirements major accepting applications at any time throughout the year. Students must have met ALL of following requirements to be eligible:
- 2.0 UW Cumulative GPA;
- Minimum of 45 credits earned;
- Completed DIS ST/LSJ/CHID 230: Introduction to Disability Studies with a minimum grade of 2.0.
If you’re planning to apply to the major, you are encouraged to reach out to a Disability Studies adviser to discuss degree requirements and academic planning. If you would like to connect with one of us, please visit the Disability Studies Advising Calendar to schedule an individual advising appointment. You can also send us an email at disstadv@uw.edu with general inquiries.