Disability Studies (A.A.)

Disability Studies (A.A.)– The Disability Studies (A.A.) explores disability from historical, cultural, philosophical, psychological and socio-political perspectives and from multiple disciplinary and interdisciplinary angles. Job opportunities may be found in developmental or physical disability service agencies, independent living centers, mental health centers, schools, geriatric and vocational rehabilitation agencies. It may also lead to employment in organizations promoting disability rights, advocacy and activism. Graduates are prepared to work effectively with individuals with many different disabilities, disorders, or conditions. Credits earned may be applied toward a B.A. in Disability Studies, Psychology or related fields.

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Disability Studies
A.A. Program
Hegis Code: 5501

Total Credits 64

First Semester	Credits
Communication Elective: COM 101 Oral Communication, COM 103 Public Speaking, or COM 202 Persuasive Speaking	3
EDU 105 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I or ENG 101 Composition I or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I⁽¹⁾	3
Mathematics Elective⁽²⁾	3
PSY 203 General Psychology	3
Total Semester Credits	15

Second Semester	Credits
Developmental Psychology Elective: EDU 104 Infants and Toddlers, PSY 212 Adolescent Psychology, PSY 213 Child Development, or PSY 216 Life Span Development	3
ENG 102 Composition II or ENG 109 The Art of Analysis / Honors English II	3
Mathematics Elective⁽²⁾ or Computer Science Elective	3
PED Elective	1
PHI 110 Bioethics	3
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology	3
Total Semester Credits	16

Third Semester	Credits
AHS 131 Anatomy and Physiology II, or BIO 101 Introduction to College Biology II	4
EDU 101 Applied Behavior Analysis I: Field Experience I	4
History Elective⁽³⁾	3
Pluralism and Diversity Directed Elective: ANT 204 Cultural Anthropology, SOC 216 Aging, Society and Culture, or SOC 222 Sociology of Gender	3
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology	3
Total Semester Credits	17

Fourth Semester	Credits
AHS 132 Anatomy and Physiology II, or BIO 102 Introduction to College Biology II	4
English Literature Elective	3
Directed Elective: ASL 153 American Sign Language II, ASL 226 Communication and Culture in the Deaf Community, EDU 102 Applied Behavior Analysis: Field Experience II: Practicum, HED 201 Personal and Family Health, HED 271 Alcoholism, Addictions and Abusive Behavior, HED 293 Community Health, PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 235 Psychology of the Exceptional Child, or SPS 201 Perspectives on People with Disabilities	2
Fine and Performing Arts Elective⁽⁴⁾	3
PED Elective	1
PSY 241 Social Psychology	3
Total Semester Credits	16

Depending on placement
SUNY GE Mathematics
SUNY GE US History or SUNY GE World History
SUNY GE The Arts