Overview

The Disability Leadership Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate programme from Virginia Commonwealth University, part of the online Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Va-LEND), equips health professionals and educators with interdisciplinary skills through coursework, practical experience and policy engagement, in collaboration with VCU's School of Education, School of Medicine and the Virginia Department of Health.

Student learning outcomes

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and range of neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the team approach to serving individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of community services and resources available to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of their role as advocates for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Students will be involved in a leadership role with an organization serving individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Career Paths

Disability programme manager

Nonprofit executive director

Disability policy analyst

Disability services coordinator

Accessibility consultant

Inclusion specialist

Government affairs specialist

Educational programme director

Rehabilitation services manager

Grant writer for disability programmes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Studies in Developmental Disabilities: LEND Seminar I

Interdisciplinary Studies in Developmental Disabilities: LEND Seminar II

Practicum in Disability Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Three letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for graduate study in education

Statement of intent

Transcripts of all previous college work

Completion of the Va-LEND application

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13300 USD / year

≈ 13300 USD / year
Out-of-State

13300 USD / year

≈ 13300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12482 USD / year

≈ 12482 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Student learning outcomes

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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