Disability Studies ,BA
Activist, Advocacy, Community, Empowerment, Equality, Exclusionary, Exclusions, Health, Justice, Justice Studies, Legal, Legislation, Legislative, Planning, Social Justice
Are you committed to making the world more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities? Build skills to improve systems and craft policies that support equity. Prepare to create positive change in government, business, education, health care and nonprofit organizations.
Disability is a basic feature of human diversity. In fact, people with disabilities form the largest minority group in the United States, making up approximately a quarter of the population. Disability studies has become an increasingly prominent academic field, providing you with a multifaceted understanding of the social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of disability.
In the Bachelor of Arts program in disability studies, you are prepared to make a positive impact on society. You learn to confront the marginalization of people with disabilities and to acquire skills in research, advocacy and policymaking that are increasingly important in a variety of professions.
Format options
This program is offered in two formats: ASU Online and ASU Sync.
ASU Online: The online BA program in disability studies offers all coursework 100% virtually. Courses are typically offered in a 6-7.5 week format, and they're taught asynchronously (no set time to attend class each week). You access course content on your own schedule and complete assignments by preset deadlines.
ASU Sync: The disability studies Sync program is a flexible degree option that allows you to attend classes virtually or in person. Courses in the major (i.e., DST courses) are offered virtually, as either iCourses or live virtual lectures with faculty and peers (Sync classes). Courses required outside the major, such as general studies or electives, are offered in person or virtually as iCourses. You should review Class Search to determine course format options offered each semester and ensure that you can attend courses in the modalities available. The Sync program option is open to Arizona residents and nonresidents. Nonresidents should consider time zone differences because most Sync classes are scheduled according to local Arizona time.
Because of immigration requirements, international students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status are not eligible for the Sync program option.
Students seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs should contact the Pat Tillman Veterans Center. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: ASU Sync or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Studying abroad enables students in the disability studies program to deepen their understanding of the diversity and complexity of the world.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in a study abroad program provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates find career opportunities in many fields, such as the arts, business, civil service, counseling, education, government, health care, law and social work, as well as with community and nonprofit organizations.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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11.3%
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$51,850
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5.8%
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$133,000
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3.0%
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$80,730
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-1.6%
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$74,260
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5.0%
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$149,280
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4.1%
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$159,670
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-3.9%
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$62,200
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3.4%
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Not available
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6.4%
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$80,390
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3.4%
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$89,320
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
HARCSadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
