Undergraduate Certificate Universal Design
About the Certificate
Universal Design creates products and environments that are as usable as possible by as many people as possible. Principles of Universal Design are utilized to make products, systems, buildings, classrooms, and other environments that are accessible to everyone.
The School of Interiors, in partnership with the Human Development Institute at UK, offers an undergraduate certificate in Universal Design. Students of all disciplines can learn about and benefit from Universal Design’s broad set of strategies that promote inclusion and participation of all people.
Admission Requirements
- Open to all undergraduate students OR post-baccalaureate students who have completed UK undergraduate application for admission.
- Student must be eligible to take upper-level electives.
- Applicants must submit a personal statement (500 words or less) indicating why you want to pursue a certificate in Universal Design.
Curriculum
HDI 350 Introduction to Universal Design 3 hours
HDI 400 Universal Design Practicum 3 hours
HDI 500 Practicum II: Advanced Techniques 3 hours
Elective approved by certificate director 3 hours
(many College of Design courses will fulfill the elective requirement)
Total Undergraduate credit hours: 12