Minor in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Who is this program for?
A minor in interdisciplinary disability studies is perfect for students interested in understanding the social, cultural, and political aspects of disability. It prepares students for careers in advocacy, social work, public policy, healthcare, education, or nonprofit organizations focused on disability rights and inclusion.
Program Overview
Want to help empower people? The Interdisciplinary Disability Studies minor will allow you to gain knowledge and skills to work with and support people with disabilities and their families, helping them live life to the fullest. Learn to empower and be an advocate for anyone who needs help.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
The Interdisciplinary Disability Studies minor will allow you to gain knowledge and skills to work with and support people with disabilities and their families, helping them live life to the fullest. Learn to empower and be an advocate for anyone who needs help. This interdisciplinary program will introduce topics such as case management, helping skills, trauma and crisis, and disabilities across ages.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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