This 18-credit, interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate is offered in partnership with the Writing Institute, housed in the College of General Studies, and open to all Pitt students. It was launched in 2022 and is directed by Sam Pittman. You can read a 2024 Pittwire article about the certificate.
The certificate is a good fit for students who identify as disabled and want to engage with the idea of disability; those who interact with individuals with disabilities in the course of their daily work (therapists, teachers, health providers, care givers, technologists, legal counselors); those who wish to more accurately and fully represent the experiences and perspectives of people with disabilities; and those who work in any setting and who recognize that disability is a form of diversity and want to be better, more informed allies.
Visit the CGS certificate description page to learn more.