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Georgetown University

Georgetown University. Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Program Toby Long, PhD Center for Child and Human Development. GU-IDSP. Collaboration between the UCEDD and the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Masters of Professional Studies 30 credits Advanced Professional Certificate

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Georgetown University

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  1. Georgetown University Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Program Toby Long, PhD Center for Child and Human Development

  2. GU-IDSP • Collaboration between the UCEDD and the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) • Masters of Professional Studies • 30 credits • Advanced Professional Certificate • 15 credits

  3. Design • Theoretical conceptualization of disability studies • Practical application-skill development • Distance learning • Hybrid • On-line • On-site

  4. Curriculum Components • Core Course-MPS • Concentrations • Developmental Disabilities • Early Intervention • Mental Health Systems of Care for Children and Youth • Capstone

  5. Purpose • Prepare students to: • Understand complex historical, social, political, and economic issues • Facilitate societal change • Provide leadership in the field of disability services, policy, research, administration, training/education, advocacy

  6. Guiding Principles • Disability-Personhood • Inclusion • Full participation • Interdisciplinary • International perspective • Active participation from individuals with disabilities and their families

  7. Course DescriptionsCore Courses

  8. Track Courses

  9. Other Courses • Elective (3 credits) • Core courses within another track • Courses within GU • Special Topics in Disability Studies • Capstone (3 credits) • Practicum • Empirical research • Weekly seminar

  10. Faculty • Primarily GUCCHD • Adjuncts • GU • College • Business School • Law Center • Graduate Public Policy Institute

  11. Status of Program Development • Established as a program within SCS • Projected

  12. Status

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