Disability Studies ,Minor
Advocacy, Empowerment, Interdisciplinary, Policy, Social Justice
Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Gain the skills you need to craft policies that benefit them and increase their empowerment.
In the minor program in disability studies, you explore historical, linguistic, social, artistic and legal dimensions of disability, with the goal of improving society in ways that benefit those with disabilities.
The curriculum combines theory and practice, preparing you to address injustices, exclusions and misapprehensions regarding disabilities through advocacy and self-advocacy, education, knowledge of the law and historical awareness. The coursework, designed to complement any undergraduate major, uses an electronic portfolio tailored to your professional interests.
Format options
The disability studies minor program is offered in two formats: ASU Online and ASU Sync.
ASU Online: The online program offers all coursework 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 Sync program is a flexible minor option that allows you to attend classes virtually or in person. Courses in the minor (i.e., DST courses) are offered virtually, as either iCourses or live virtual lectures with faculty and peers (Sync classes). Courses required outside the minor, 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 to ensure that you can attend courses in the modalities available. The Sync program option is open to Arizona residents and nonresidents. If you are not an Arizona resident, you should should consider time zone differences because most Sync classes are scheduled according to local Arizona time.
If you are an international students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status, you should consult the International Students and Scholars Center regarding eligibility and restrictions for Sync or other virtual courses.
If you are seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs, you should contact the Pat Tillman Veterans Center.
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- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: ASU Sync or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in disability studies consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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DST 101 Introduction to Disability Studies
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HRC 200 Introduction to Social and Cultural Analysis
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in disability studies
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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.
Graduates who have completed a minor in disability studies find career opportunities in many fields, such as social justice, civil service, law, health care advocacy, social work, education, rehabilitative health care, counseling, business, policy and advocacy, and government, as well as with community and nongovernmental organizations.
School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N100
harcsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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