DISABILITY STUDIES & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
R E V . 2 0 1 5 IS DISABILITY STUDIE S & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?
HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR What is included in the field of disabil- consider interdisciplinary, com- independent living centers, mental ityity studies?studies? munity, and consumer-based health centers, geriatric and vocation- Disability studies incorporates a approaches; al rehabilitation contexts. It may also set of principles based on the 5. Disability studies promotes an lead to employment in organizations “Chicago Model”: understanding of social policies promoting disability rights advocacy 1. Disability is a part of the contin- that empower or prevent people and activism. uum of human experience; with disabilities from attaining everyone has some experience full citizenship; What is the salary range for people with disability at some point in 6. Disability studies supports the employed in disability related fields? their lives; full participation of disabled Depending upon your particular 2. Disability should be studied with people in academia and the interests in disability services or activ- an understanding of historical, professions. ism, entry level salaries range from cultural, and social contexts; $25,000 to $40,000. 3. Disability experience is formed What work is done by people who through complex interactions have disability studies training and What else should I know? between bodies and environ- where do they work? An undergraduate concentration in ments; environmental barriers The Disability Studies concentra- disability studies provides an excellent can be more disabling than tion prepares students at the bachelor preparation for students interested in physiology; level to immediately assume entry- graduate study in disability studies, 4. Disability studies moves beyond level managerial positions in develop- rehabilitation counseling, physical and a medical model of disability to mental or physical disability services, occupational therapy, social welfare, medicine, psychology, and many other
DISABILITY STUDIES & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT “The Health Science curriculum exposes What are the requirements for the understand the evolution of medical related legislation, the vocational rehabilitation system, the structure students to the Disability Studies concentration? practices, cultural beliefs, and social Health Science students take the structures influencing the treat- of existing governmental and not- knowledge and skill sets major’s core courses during the fall ments, services, and opportunities for-profit programs, and current disability employment practices, traditionally reserved for semester of the senior year. available to people with disabilities in During the spring semester, stu- the United State and internationally. through the use of didactic and the first years of em- dents will take specialized courses Includes gender, sexuality, race, experiential techniques. Empha- including: poverty, “invisible disabilities”, eu- sizes the key roles of placement ployment. Such in- genic sterilization, assisted suicide professionals. Provides individual- ized learning opportunities for creased awareness Aging and Disability: Provides topics. Guest speakers will facilitate individuals with disabilities who comprehensive overview of aging a multi-layered understanding of the happen to be job seeking. Re- enables our students to and disability. Includes introduc- issues faced by people with disabili- stricted to students approved for tion to the field of geriatrics, age ties and their families. Restricted to assume leadership roles appropriate senior year track in related disabilities, and the experi- students approved for appropriate in disability services at a ences of people with disabilities as senior year track in the Health Sci- the Health Science major. ence major. quicker pace, benefiting they age. Presents an interdiscipli- Project in Disability Studies: nary perspective. Incorporates Children with Disabilities: Provides a Students will develop independent future employers and social, environmental, cultural, comprehensive overview of the theo- projects in topic area of disability economic and historical issues improving the lives of ries of child development and issues studies. They will be required to related to disability and aging. related to children with developmen- develop a set of reading, engage in people with disabilities Film, narrative, biography and tal spectrum disorders, neurodevel- a minimum of 45 hours of experi- guest speakers provide students everywhere.” opmental disorders, and communica- mental learning (in the form of with first-hand accounts of elders tion and learning disorders. Includes community site-visits, volunteer- with disabilities. Restricted to behavioral, developmental, language, ism, or internships). Course in- - Sharon Cuff, LMSW, students approved for appropriate medical, motor and sensory needs of structors and assigned mentors senior year track in the Health Clinical Assistant Profes- children with developmental disabili- will assist students during bi- Science major. ties. Restricted to students approved weekly group meetings and by sor, Health Science Disability Health and Community: for appropriate senior year track in scheduled appointments. Restrict- major Presents a comprehensive view of the Health Science major. ed to students approved for appro- health and community concerns priate senior year track in the Disability and Employment: Presents experienced by people with disabili- Health Science major. a comprehensive overview of the ties. Explores historical analysis, Disability and Employment field. biomedical discourse, cultural Explores pertinent employment- critique, and field research to To declare Health Science as your major, you are HOW TO BECOME A HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT required to attend an Advising Workshop. To schedule an appointment, please email Jennifer Jimenez at Students can declare the Health Science major at any time during their academic career. All major courses are taken during the senior year. [email protected]@stonybrook.edu. In order to begin your senior year courses in the major, you must have: a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 and have successfully completed 91 credits Traci Thompson—Advising and have met all D.E.C/S.B.C requirements HSC, Level 2, Room 453 except TECH SBC requirement which will be satisfied during the Phone: 631.444.2407 senior year Fax: 631.444.1515 at least 16 credits in sciences, which must include HAN 200 and HAN 202 sequence, or equivalent sequence (ask advisor for [email protected] information) 21 credits of related electives, which must include HAN 251 and Jennifer Jimenez—Advising HAN 312 HSC, Level 2 10 upper division credits.
Phone: 631.444.6349 Successful completion of the following courses during the fall semester Fax: 631.444.1515 of your senior year is required: [email protected] Health Care Issues Professional Ethics OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Communication Skills Professional Writing
http://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/hs Health Informatics
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VISIT THE
FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
Professional Organizations
● Disability Studies Quarterly
www.dsq-sds.org
● The World Institute on Disability
www.wid.org
Occupational and Employment Information
www.bls.gov
www.salary.com
www.salary.monster.com
www.labor.state.ny.us
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