Interdisciplinary Training Program
Project Description:
The fundamental objective of the Sonoran UCEDD Interdisciplinary Training Program is to prepare students from a variety of disciplines to become leaders and advocates in the disability field with an understanding of principles of self-determination and meaningful community inclusion for all people with disabilities. Current programs include:
<b>Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities (12-units)</b>
Core course. FCM 496D, Disability Perspectives: Research, policy, and practice. 3 units, required of all students, offered only in the fall semester - 2015 Syllabus
Two 3-unit courses, chosen from the menu below:
PSY 405, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
SERP 416, Disability Perspectives and Narratives, which focuses on narratives written by people with disabilities about their experiences
HPS 405, Biology in Public Health Research and Practice
A one-unit Independent study. FCM 497. Required. Student will create a portfolio that includes description and analysis of experiences in the disability community that have been set up in consultation with the students faculty advisor or UCEDD mentor. Typically will include short reports about various meetings in the community as well as a written reflection on a required weekend workshop on professional roles in serving the Developmental Disabilities community. Evening and weekend times may be necessary.
A two-unit Directed research experience. FCM 492A. Required. This is a scholarly project, typically a literature review or involvement in research
<b>Diversity Fellowship</b>
In 2017 we developed a Diversity Fellowship program through an award from AIDD to increase the diversity of our trainees and future leaders in the field. After the first year with funding, we sustained the program with funding from other projects. The Fellowship provides training and leadership opportunities for historically underrepresented students in disability research, practice, and policy. The current focus of the program is to build capacity in Native communities through a tiered fellowship/mentorship consisting of graduate, undergraduate and community college students. The program is sustainable through our partnership with a tribal institution of higher education, Tohono Oodham Community College, creating a pipeline of indigenous students as disability advocates in their respective fields.
<b>Interdisciplinary Approach to Disability in Professional Practice: Practitioner & Clinical Internships</b>
In-depth, long-term internships in areas such as Social Work, Medical Home, OT/PT, and Public Health. We accept students from other universities for placements in our program.
<b>Policy Fellowship (in development)</b>
This will be launched with the new academic year. The fellowship will provide training and leadership opportunities related to disability policy at the local and national level. The program will solicit three fellows - graduate student, undergraduate student, and adult with IDD.
Keyword(s):
student training, diversity, policy, fellowship, internship
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
