Disability Studies and Community Inclusion
The Disability Studies and Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate at Kent State University empowers students to understand, advocate for, and support the needs of individuals with disabilities. This online program examines social inclusion and community engagement, preparing graduates to make meaningful contributions in fields such as healthcare, education, social services, and policy. By addressing real-world issues and fostering inclusive practices, this certificate equips professionals with the knowledge to impact diverse communities.
Disability Studies Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program Overview
The Disability Studies and Community Inclusion graduate certificate prepares students to be leaders in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life and across the lifespan. The focus is to understand the nature, meaning, health, social and political implications and consequences of disability within the context of a diverse and global world.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Describe the the nature, social meaning, health and power structure related to disability.
- Explain the social, political and cultural implications of disability.
- Analyze the consequences of disability within the context of a diverse and global world.
Disability Studies Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Goal statement and professional objectives
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Important Dates
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| CULT 56001 | PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF COMMUNITY INCLUSION | 3 |
| CULT 67015 | DISABILITY, SOCIETY AND CULTURE | 3 |
| Certificate Electives, choose from the following: | 9 | |
| ARCH 55640 | DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS | |
| COMM 55459 | COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT | |
| CRIM 66761 | LAW, JUSTICE AND SOCIETY | |
| CULT 69510 | CLASSICS IN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION | |
| CULT 69691 | VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR: GREAT IDEAS IN EDUCATION | |
| EPI 63021 | ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL RESEARCH | |
| GEOG 59072 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE AND HEALTH | |
| GERO 50656 | PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING | |
| HCD 63001 | EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN IN HEALTHCARE | |
| HCD 63004 | ENVIRONMENTS OF CARE AND PATIENT POPULATIONS | |
| HDF 54023 | BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS | |
| HED 52779 | HAPPINESS AND HEALTH | |
| HED 64050 | HEALTH BEHAVIOR | |
| HED 54051 | BIOBEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DISEASE PREVENTION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | |
| HPM 53010 | COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT | |
| HPM 62017 | HEALTHCARE LAW AND REGULATION | |
| HPM 63007 | PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION | |
| NURS 60024 | HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND BEHAVIOR | |
| NURS 70680 | POPULATION HEALTH 1 | |
| PADM 60310 | LEADERSHIP IN THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR | |
| SBS 54634 | SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS | |
| SBS 64600 | EMERGING ISSUES IN LGBTQ+ PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | |
| SBS 64630 | SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE | |
| SOC 52563 | SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE | |
| SOC 62877 | SOCIOLOGY OF AGING AND THE LIFE COURSE | |
| SPA 54010 | SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS | |
| SPA 64309 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS | |
| SPA 70627 | MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN AUDIOLOGY 1 | |
| SPED 53030 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | |
| SPED 53050 | CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS | |
| SPED 53051 | CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE INTERVENTION NEEDS | |
| SPED 53070 | PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRANSITIONS | |
| SPED 53101 | DEAF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY | |
| SPED 53309 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | |
| SPED 63959 | MEDICAL ASPECTS OF LIFESPAN DISABILITIES | |
| SPED 64309 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS | |
| SPED 80040 | RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT FOR DISABILITY PROGRAMS 1 | |
| UX 60501 | INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE | |
| UX 60504 | ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
1Only students admitted to a doctoral degree may register for the doctoral-level courses (70000 and 80000 levels).
Disability Studies Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $594.78 | $1,784 | $8,920 part-time1 $6,530 full-time2 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $604.78 | $1,814 | $9,070 part-time3 $6,680 full-time4 |
1The $594.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time Ohio resident graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester.
3The $604.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
4The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 11-18 credit hours, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credits taken (between 11-18 semester credits or $120-$180).
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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