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Graduate Certificate in Disabilities in Society<\/h1>\n

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In any career\u2014from teaching and healthcare to business and engineering\u2014a deep understanding of disability enhances professional practice. Our graduate <\/span>certificate in disability studies <\/span>focuses on the legal, social and policy aspects of disability. This program equips you with the knowledge to navigate complex situations and enhances your professional effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fully online, 12-credit program is open to both non-degree-seeking students and UF graduate students. <\/span>It can be finished in<\/span> as little as two semesters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us today<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for more information about the <\/span>disabilities<\/span> in <\/span>society graduate certificate<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Program Highlights<\/h2>\n

Ready to translate knowledge into action? Our graduate certificate in disability studies moves beyond theory to provide a deep understanding of the experiences of people with disabilities, as well as legal and policy-related considerations. You will learn to apply these crucial perspectives directly to your own career, field of study and community. This program provides the tools to analyze complex issues related to disabilities in the education field and beyond. Students who have completed the certificate report that it has provided a more comprehensive understanding of the needs of clients, students, patients and colleagues.<\/p>\n

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Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies Program Curriculum<\/span><\/h2>\n

To earn the certificate in disability studies, students must successfully complete the four listed courses, and they cannot make substitutions. However, UF degree-seeking students may enroll in any of the courses outlined as part of their coursework in other graduate-level studies. Prospective students interested in completing a certificate must fill out the University of Florida\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>application for certificate admissions<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that the\u00a0<\/span>University of Florida Graduate School<\/span><\/a> sets\u00a0the requirements for graduate certificates, not the College of Education. Information about the current tuition for online graduate coursework in our college <\/span>is located<\/span> on our\u00a0<\/span>Tuition and Fees<\/span><\/a> page.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still have questions? Email certificate coordinator\u00a0<\/span>Alice Kaye Emery, Ph.D.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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