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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Master of Science in Disability Services in Higher Education
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies
• Began in 2003
• Part of the CUNY Graduate School and University Center – we are becoming our own School.
• Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies
• Is home to 8 Masters Degrees, 11 Bachelor’s Degrees and a variety of Certificate and Advanced Certificate programs
• Over 2500 students are enrolled in degree programs
• Offers Financial Aid and Career Services
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
• Began in the field in 1974
• Was Program Director at One to One Foundation, funding community programs in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
• Co-founded a nonprofit agency to work on systems change advocacy, from 1983 – 2008
• Worked with parents and self advocates to develop services and organizations
• Has taught courses in disability at CUNY since 1993
About Me
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
About Disability Studies at SPS
• One of the top 3 programs in the country
• Offer a BA, Graduate Certificate, MA in Disability Studies in addition to the MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
• Have developed innovative programs geared to working adults
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
About the MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
• The first of its kind in the country
• Developed in cooperation with the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
• Fully online
• Taught by expert practitioners with teaching experience
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
About the MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Who should apply:
• Staff working in Disability Service offices who need to acquire specific, advanced knowledge and wish to obtain an educational credential.
• Those who wish to prepare for a career in Disability Services.
• Those responsible for accommodations in public venues such as parks, concert or sports arenas, public libraries, etc.
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Our Curriculum
• The program is a ten-course, 30 credit program.
• There are six required courses
• There are four elective courses
• The final course is a Capstone course that integrates what students have learned in the program. Students can choose an internship, an ePortfolio or a thesis for their Capstone.
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Our Curriculum
There are six required courses:
• Psychosocial, Cultural and Political Aspects of Disability
• Legal Aspects of Disability Services• Assistive Technology in Higher Education• Higher Education Disability Service Administration• Neurodiverse Students in College• Disability Services Capstone Course
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Our Curriculum
Students take four electives – choose from:
• Universal Design in Higher Education• Emerging Populations• Accommodations Outside the Classroom• Supporting Students with Psychiatric Disabilities• Disability and Diversity• Special Topics in Disability Services• Independent Study in Disability Services
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Frequently Asked Questions
• Can I transfer graduate credits to the new degree?
• How long will it take to get my degree?
• Is this program really online?
• Do you provide accommodations for students with disabilities
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Frequently Asked Questions
• What’s the difference between the MA in Disability Studies and the MS in Disability Services in Higher Education?
• Are there scholarships?
• Are there jobs for graduates?
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Admission Requirements:
• BA from an accredited institution
• Personal Statement
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts indicating a GPA of 3.0• If applicants have a lower GPA please address
this in your Personal Statement
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
To Apply:
• Application link is on the SPS web site• www.sps.cuny.edu
• Deadline to start in the spring of 2016 is October 30, 2015
• Classes begin at the end of January
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Helpful SPS Staff:
• Felix Huertas, Financial Aid Specialist [email protected]
• Christopher Leydon, Student Services Coordination (for accommodation requests)[email protected]
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education
Questions about the program?
• If you have further questions:
Lisa Pollich, [email protected]
or
Mariette [email protected]
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MS in Disability Services in Higher Education