Minor in Disability Inclusion
The Minor in Disability Inclusion is open to majors in the College of Applied Health Sciences and from other units and colleges. Students will be allowed to complete the minor area of study in Disability Inclusion if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00). Students must submit a request form online. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required for the minor field.
Requirements for the Minor
Students must complete a total of 12 semester hours consisting of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DHD 101 | Disability in U.S. Society a | 3 |
| DHD 411 | Disability Policy, Technology, and Practice | 3 |
| or DHD 412 | Disability Representation, Culture, and Practice | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Disability in American Film | ||
| Disability, Rights, and Culture | ||
| Disability, Health, and Society | ||
| Disability in World Cultures | ||
| Disability in the Humanities | ||
| Disability, Race, Class and Gender | ||
| Disability, Inclusive Cities, and Environmental Accessibility | ||
| Disability Policy, Technology, and Practice b | ||
| Disability Representation, Culture, and Practice b | ||
| Disability Communities, Careers, and Professionalism | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- a
See the course description for approved General Education categories for this course.
- b
Students select either DHD 411 or DHD 412 as one of their required courses; the other class can meet the selective requirement.
Enrollment Residence Requirement in the Minor
A student must complete at least one-half of the coursework required for the minor field in enrollment residence at the University of Illinois Chicago.