Access:Ability Scholars

Program Requirements:

Complete 1 credit of DIST 100  as first-year or transfer student (C+ or higher).

• DIST 100 - Access: ABILITY Introductory Seminar Credit(s): 1

One of the following:

Three credits. C+ or higher required.*

• DIST 200 - Access: ABILITY Experience Credit(s): 1-3
• DIST 250 - Disability Studies: A Multidisciplinary Introduction Credit(s): 3
• DIST 301 - Disability Studies: Special Topics Credit(s): 3
• DIST 400 - Access: ABILITY Senior Project Credit(s): 3

Other Requirements

• Participate in required Access:Ability Scholars sponsored events. Complete semester check-ins to document all disability-related activities and reflections corresponding to program learning objectives. Students will enroll in DIST 150  each semester. 
• Enroll in DIST 450  and submit an approved e-portfolio that documents required Scholars experiences and involvement in related programming (e.g., major/minor, other disability course work, student groups, study abroad, conferences); reflections on activities and changes in knowledge, attitudes, and/or skills related to Scholars program objectives; creative products (e.g., papers, presentations, performances). 

• DIST 150 - Disability Community Engagement Credit(s): 0
• DIST 450 - Access:Ability Scholars Portfolio Credit(s): 0

Last Revised for 2021-2022 Academic Year