Overview

The Disability Services in Higher Education curriculum for the degree at The City University of New York was developed with the participation of disability service office directors, lawyers familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA/AA) as it applies to colleges and universities, assistive technology specialists, and educators to ensure that graduates will be prepared to assume significant responsibility in providing accommodations to post-secondary students with disabilities.

As a student in this program, you will learn enhance your knowledge and skills to successfully:

Advocate for equal access for students with disabilities in college settings
Develop policies and guidelines for provision of services to students with disabilities
Support students with learning, sensory, and psychiatric disabilities; veterans with service-related disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum
Arrange access in dormitories, libraries, computer labs, and public college events

Enter or advance in a career as a Disability Service specialist

Career Prospects

The MS in Disability Services in Higher Education is ideal for disability services office staff in colleges and universities, student services staff members, or higher education administrators. Accommodations specialists working in institutions that serve the public, such as sports arenas, libraries, parks, churches, or social service offices, will also find the coursework very valuable.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Psychosocial, Cultural and Political Aspects of Disability
Legal Aspects of Disability Service
Assistive Technology in Higher Education
Higher Education Disability Service Administration
Neurodiverse Students in College
Disability Services Capstone Course

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants are required to write a personal statement, upload a resume, and provide two letters of recommendation. An individual interview may be necessary.

Tuition Fee

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International

25650 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit
National

25650 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit

$5,545 per semester for New York residents

Funding

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