Disabilities in Society

The disabilities in society minor provides opportunities for undergraduates in all colleges to enhance their knowledge of disabilities and to recognize the impact disabilities have on the lives of people who experience them and on the people with whom they live and interact.

Overview

This minor facilitates understanding of disabilities and disability-related issues that are applicable in a variety of settings. Focus is on understanding types of disabilities, how disabilities are perceived in society, the ways people with disabilities are included in recreational, leisure, employment, educational and other community activities, and the legal aspects of disability policies.

Prerequisites

• Apply for the minor after earning 45 credits and before earning 100 credits.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA is required and transfer credits are not accepted. All courses must be taken at UF.
• Obtain college approval on the application for minor before submitting the form to G-416 Norman Hall.
• EEX 2000 or EEX 3093 are prerequisites for the online courses.

Required Courses