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Accessibility Studies

FAQs about Accessibility Studies Programs

The Accessibility Studies Program (ASP) provide opportunities to learn about challenges facing people with disabilities and other constraints--nearly a fifth of the population. 

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:

What does it mean on the job? 

A certificate or minor in Accessibility Studies demonstrates competence in recognizing where, when, and how to include people with varying degrees of ability. 

Why do you need it?

Laws, such as ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act), Sections 504 and  508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Chapter 51 of the Washington Administrative Code, guarantee access to activities of independent living in all environments - work, home, school, shopping, medical, leisure, and virtual.

How do you earn the certificate or minor?

The four core courses constitute the 16-credit certificate.  An undergraduate minor is available by adding five (5) more credits which can usually be arranged as dual credit with a class in the major.

How are the courses delivered?

The core courses will be offered online for the convenience of working professionals and those living far from the main campus.

  • You can complete the certificate in one school year.
  • Also, the summer session will make it possible to complete the entire certificate as an integrated program in 10 weeks. 

Who do we contact?

Naomi Jeffery Petersen, Professor, Accessibility Studies
Dept. of Curriculum, Supervision, & Educational Leadership
Naomi.Petersen@cwu.edu   

During pandemic: (509) 607-4907    

What are the courses?

I. Required Courses:  

  • ASP 305 Accessibility & User Experience ………… 4 cr (offered every quarter)
  • ASP 325 Universal Design …………………………… 4 cr (offered Fall, Winter and Summer)
  • ASP 435 Accessible Information Design ……………  5 cr (offered Spring and Summer)
  • ASP 485 Accessibility Capstone ……………………..  3 cr (Offered Spring and Summer;arranged individually)

These are the core courses that complete the certificate.

II. Elective Courses: In addition to the certificate core, a minor requires 5 elective credits. 
The Practicum and Internship experiences are arranged individually.

  • ASP 490 Accessibility Practicum …………………………………………………… 1-12
  • ASP 492 Accessibility internship …………………………………………………… 1-12

Other elective courses may be offered:

  • ASP 365 Assistive Technology: Tactile Graphics ……………………………......... 3
  • ASP 498 Special Topics in Accessibility ………………………………………..….. 3-5  (Spring 2018)

Courses in the major may be proposed for dual credit consideration.

Who can take these courses? You can! You might not be a Central Washington University undergraduate or graduate student but you can still take courses as a non‐matriculated student.

How much does it cost? The cost of tuition is approximately $250/tuition & fees. See the Registrar, since it depends on how many credits you are taking. If you are a state employee, you might qualify for tuition reduction or waiver, but this may be restricted (for instance for summer or online courses).

The certificate includes four courses totaling 16 quarter credits. CWU tuition and fees are $240/credit (including fees) plus the $40 application to the university which gets you the student ID number and access to the library and other services. Also, because the courses are online, there is an additional fee of $40 per course. The textbooks are relatively inexpensive, totaling about $200. The books are considered a library to use across the courses. Thus the total tuition and fees estimate is around $4000.

What if I don't live in Washington State? Non-resident students qualify for a waiver in tuition because this is a completely online course. This will occur as a result of completing the registration form (contact the Registrar at REG@cwu.edu) but you can also contact Financial Aid (at SCHOLARSHIPS@cwu.edu) about this and other resources.

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