Disability Studies ,Minor
Advocacy, Empowerment, Interdisciplinary, Policy, Social Justice
Do you have a passionate desire to impact the lives of people with disabilities? Through this program, you'll acquire the tools you need to craft policies that benefit them and increase their empowerment.
The minor program in disability studies explores 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 students 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 students' 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 are taught asynchronously (no set time to attend class each week). Students access course content on their own schedule and complete assignments by preset deadlines.
ASU Sync: The Sync program is a flexible minor option that allows students to attend classes virtually or in person. Courses in the minor (i.e. DST courses) are offered virtually, either as 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. Students should review Class Search to determine course format options offered each semester to ensure that they 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.
International students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status should consult the International Students and Scholar Center regarding eligibility and restrictions for Sync or other virtual courses.
Students seeking to use GI Bill® benefits for ASU Sync programs 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
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in disability studies consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 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 or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the 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
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
