The School of Education’s Certificate in Disability Rights and Services is among UW–Madison’s “hottest certificates,” according to a recent campus news story. Housed in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, the certificate ranks second among UW–Madison’s fastest-growing certificate programs, adding 334 students from fall 2019, when it was established, through fall 2023.
The Disability Rights and Services Certificate equips students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to advocate for equity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. With two required courses, students cover themes of disability, diversity, and equity, applicable across disciplines. Students also select electives based on their interests, with topics ranging from early childhood special education to disability and the criminal justice system.
“The certificate is designed to provide students across campus with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, which is the primary mission of our department,” says Rebecca Bradbury, undergraduate program manager in rehabilitation psychology and special education. “We recently surveyed our certificate students and found that students were interested in pursuing a variety of health and helping careers: speech language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, social work, and medicine.”
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