Master of Arts in Disability Studies

Designed around the fundamental belief that the direct experience of individuals with disabilities is paramount and using the social model of disability, the program incorporates overlapping lenses through which students discover a new understanding of disability and society.

The degree provides students with the intellectual and methodological tools to assume greater responsibility and leadership in the future as service providers, advocates, researchers, or policy makers. Students study with renowned faculty from CUNY as well as expert practitioners from public and private organizations.

Graduates of the MA in Disability Studies are reflective, knowledgeable, and flexible professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates in their chosen disability-related field. Graduates think, write, and speak critically about:

• Disability experience, both individual and social
• Disability and the arts/creativity in disability culture
• Improvement in quality of life and justice for people with disabilities
• Field-based applications to disability-related practice
• Research for ongoing learning and writing in disability studies