Disability Studies, Minor

We are excited to launch the Disability Studies minor in Fall 2025!

Explore the political, social, and cultural aspects of disability and neurodiversity through the Disability Studies (DS) minor!

Why should I choose this minor?

You are interested in:

• Exploring how disability and neurodiversity shape and are shaped by politics, culture, and society

• Understanding disability not just as a condition, but as a vital identity and cultural experience

• Reframing disability as difference rather than deficit

• Building inclusive, accessible environments across professions

• Challenging assumptions and advocating for systemic change

Especially valuable for students pursuing careers in:

• Education

• Healthcare

• Social Work / Counseling

• Law / Criminal Justice

• Political Science

• Journalism / Media Production

• Computer Sciences

• Product Design

Featured Courses:

• ENG 2513 – Disability Rhetorics

• SLHS 3000 – Foundations of Disability Studies through Media

• GWS 3230 – Bodies and Embodiment

• GWS 3270 – Beauty Cultures

• JMP 1450 – Media Literacy

• MUS 3390 – The Inclusive Music Classroom

• SWK 3120 – Privilege, Oppression, and Power

• HIS 3463 – History of American Education

The English program at MSU Denver offers you opportunities to stretch intellectually, creatively and professionally through internships, student teaching, the Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society and the following:

• Writing Center Internships
• Student Organizations