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Disabilities in Society Program

The disabilities in society specialization has been called the concentration “you didn’t know you needed” by graduates. Required courses for this undergraduate UF education sciences specialization help students develop a deep understanding of various abilities and the impact of abilities through all phases of life. Students who have completed the program often say it changed their view of the world and how each person experiences it. This program provides graduates with tools and skills to succeed in their professional journeys and/or strengthen their graduate school applications—regardless of field.

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Program Highlights

Whether you’re considering a career in education, healthcare, business, advocacy, or something else entirely, the disabilities in society specialization equips students with valuable insights and practical skills with respect to policy, practice and research. While some students choose to major only in education sciences, many students in this program see it as a supplement to other majors. For instance, a student also majoring in biology who wants to go to medical school might apply with the goal of working with children with disabilities in a pediatric setting. Similarly, a student also majoring in engineering may want to conduct graduate research to find more affordable solutions for designing and 3D printing artificial limbs.

Our faculty incorporate current, real-world examples and use a mix of readings, videos and interactive materials to deliver engaging and relevant courses. We take care to ensure multiple points of view are presented to encourage critical thinking with a unique understanding and focus on disability. This program works closely with UF’s Disability Resource Center (DRC), and students from around campus are given the opportunity to share their experiences with peers enrolled in the specialization’s required classes.

Students who earn an A in EEX 2000 or EEX 3093 are eligible to serve as Teaching Assistants (TAs) for those courses. Becoming a TA allows students to register for a leadership course (EEX 4950), and they are mentored by course instructors and graduate assistants to develop their teaching skills.

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The required courses for this specialization are extremely flexible, with four of the required courses being offered asynchronously online during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.