Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Social construction of disability and special education. Disability autobiographies, research literature, parent narratives, legal/policy issues, shifting notions and cultural context of disability, and school and community inclusion. Review of disability classifications as they relate to these issues.

Sociological perspectives on disability treatment approaches, and social policy toward the disabled. Personal and public forms of stereotyping, prejudices, and discrimination.

Trends and issues in Internet technologies and new media that affect people with disabilities. Constructions of ability/disability in mediated contexts.

Development of integrative technologies and strategies that can be functional in both educational and work environment. Support and adaptation for individuals with physical, educational, and language challenges.

Examines the relationship between deaf and disability studies and explores deafness as both a social construction and an identity. Current and controversial issues in d/Deafness and disability. Additional work required of graduate students.

This interdisciplinary course explores the foundations, principles, and application of Universal Design. Focus on critical examination of the values underlying common approaches to access/accessibility and the methods of achieving access.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This interdisciplinary graduate seminar will explore relationships between bodies, land, the state, and the law utilizing recent scholarship in critical race studies, feminist and sexuality studies, disability theories, and indigenous studies.

Constructions, meanings, and markers of ability/disability. How representation relates to educational research and practice.

Interdisciplinary course, explores points of contact and conflict between feminist theory and disability studies. Embodiment, representation, and voice explored from a variety of disciplines and genres.

How gender is culturally constructed in American society with particular reference to education broadly conceived; how race and social class influence gender analysis.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.