Overview

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The University of Illinois at Chicago's Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD) offers work leading to the Master of Science in Disability and Human Development. Study and research are available in the concentrations of: Disability Studies, Assistive Technology

An interdepartmental concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies is available to students in this program. The program articulates closely with the PhD program in Disability Studies. For further information on the Doctor of Philosophy in Disability Studies, see Disability Studies in the College of Applied Health Sciences section of the catalog.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disability, Sexuality, and Health

Historical Issues in Disability and Disease

Mental Health, Asian Americans, and Community Engagement

Special Topics in Disability and Human Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Letters of Recommendation: Two letters or reference surveys required.

Personal Statement Required.
At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study. In exceptional cases applicants having a lower GPA may be admitted if they can demonstrate substantial evidence of their ability to complete the program successfully.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27306 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27306 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13102 USD / year

≈ 13102 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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