Undergraduate Certificate in Disability Studies: Application

Please complete the following application to be considered for the Undergraduate Certificate in Disability Studies. Your application will be reviewed by our program coordinator, and we will follow up with you via email with a decision.


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

I certify that...*
  • I am enrolled as a full or part-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • I have declared a major
  • I have completed 30 credit hours or more
  • I have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
I understand that...*

I need to complete the three following courses to receive an Undergraduate Certificate in Disability Studies:

  • IDDS 200: Disability History and Culture
  • IDDS 201: Disability, Diversity, and Human Rights
  • IDDS 300: Applications of Disability Studies

Please upload a one page essay that describes your interest in the certificate in disability studies and discuss your plan to apply the material to your plan of study or career field.

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