ASP 184 First Year Experience  

Portrayals of degrees of ability in media. Physical and social barriers to independent and meaningful life for people with disabilities. The role of accessibility competence in culture and careers. Library skills. *Satisfies General Education First Year Experience requirement. [4 cr]. Online. Fall, Spring. Prerequisites: None.

ASP 305 Accessibility and User Experience  

Quality of life issues of accessibility in everyday experiences and environments.  Changes in laws and attitudes about the need for proactive accessible design. Current careers requiring competence in troubleshooting accessibility. Theories and models of disability.  Required for Certificate/minor. *Satisfies General Education Knowledge Area 6 Individual & Society; Social Justice and Health & Wellness Pathways). [4 cr]. Online. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Academic Writing I.  

ASP 410 Current Issues in Accessibility

Seminar discussion of current topics.  May be repeated. [1 cr].  Online. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Prerequisites: None.  

ASP 420 Universal Design for Learning

Classroom strategies to increase accessibility for all students, requiring less accommodation.  [4 cr].  Summer. Prerequisites:  

ASP 425 Universal Design

Apply universal design principles and ADA standards to analyze barriers to accessibility and propose practical design solutions for full participation of persons of all abilities in a variety of everyday environments.  Required for Certificate/minor. [5 cr].  Online. Fall, Winter, Summer Prerequisites: Academic writing I. (FAll 2023: Becomes ASP 435 [5 cr])

ASP 435 Accessible Information Design

Standards for public communication, such as advertising and agency information. Effective Job coaching. Issues of disclosure and advocacy.  Research and theories of accessible information. (Required for Certificate/Minor. ASP 435 and ASP 535 are layered courses: a student may not receive credit for both.). [5 cr]. Online. Winter, Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Academic Writing II; ASP 305 or ENG 301.   

ASP 452 Media Representations of Disability

Analyze the representation of personal ability and appearance in various media and its influence on identity, culture, and careers. ASP 452/552 and COM 452/552 are cross-listed courses; students may only receive credit for one.    

ASP 485 Accessibility Capstone

Culminating experience for Accessibility Studies. Includes exit exam; research project; scholarly presentation; public service announcement; exit interview. Enrollment permission contingent on demonstrated research methods proficiency. Variable credit.  (Required for Certificate/minor. Satisfies General Education Culminating Experience requirement. ASP 485 and ASP 585 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.) [3 cr] Online. Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Permission contingent demonstrate of research proficiency plus enrollment in ASP 305, 325, and 435. Here are examples of capstone projects.

ASP 492 Accessibility Practicum

Investigate real-world settings to observe and analyze principles and issues of accessibility crucial to recognize barriers for all people, especially those with diverse ability or appearance. [1-15 cr]. Online supervision. Arranged individually. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Permission of the program director. Fingerprinting may be required.

ASP 496 Independent Study in Accessibility

Field experience in a real-world context for observing, analyzing and investigating issues crucial to minimize barriers to people living independently with dignity and well-being. [1-15 cr]. Online. Arranged individually. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

ASP 498 Media Portrayals of Disability

Analyze the representation of personal ability and appearance in various media and its influence on identity, culture, and careers.  [4 cr]. Online. Fall, Spring, Summer. Prerequisites: Academic Writing 1. (Spring 2023: Becomes ASP 455 [5 cr])