Disability Studies BA

Disability Studies is a multifaceted field that examines the nature, meaning, and consequences of disability. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary, community-based, capstone major. It appeals to undergraduates seeking a conceptual and practical understanding of disability as a foundation for graduate or professional studies and/or careers across a broad spectrum of professions. The major curriculum recognizes disability as a central part of our lived experience; a critical dimension of social, cultural, and political identity; and a frequent target of discrimination and exclusion. Through foundational courses, interdisciplinary electives, community-engaged course work, and a senior capstone research project, students in the major learn to think critically about disability as a core aspect of the human experience, preparing them to enact transformational change across disability communities and beyond.