Graduate 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 a graduate certificate in Universal Design. Open to students in all disciplines, the program is designed for graduate students who want to think more critically about how spaces, systems, services and learning environments can better serve people with a wide range of needs.
For more information or to apply, contact certificate director Rachel Womack or coordinator Patrick Lee Lucas.
Curriculum
DES 650 Universal Design Theory 3 hours
DES 600 Universal Design in Practice 3 hours
Approved Elective 3 hours
Approved Elective 3 hours
Total Graduate credit hours: 12
Approved Electives
AAD 560 Sustainable Access for Organizations
CED 515 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities
CED 525 Growth, Disability and Development
CED 554 Rural Rehabilitation
DES 670 Universal Design Practicum 2, can be taken up to two semesters
EDS 517 Assistive Technology in Special Education
EDS 530 Moderate/Severe Disabilities