Neurodiversity Studies (Minor)
Why minor in Neurodiversity Studies?
A minor in Neurodiversity Studies can prepare you to make a positive impact in the world. There is a growing demand for professionals who understand the unique characteristics, strengths, and challenges of neurodiverse individuals. They include teachers, therapists, researchers, counselors, social workers, healthcare navigators, and medical clinicians.
Aurora University’s Neurodiversity Studies minor is designed to prepare students to serve, support, and advocate for neurodiverse individuals. You will develop an understanding of the characteristics of neurodiverse individuals, as well as the many systems and institutions involved in the diagnosis and treatment of those with related conditions.
This interdisciplinary minor can be paired with any major as a way to expand your skill set and enhance your employment potential. Nearly every career field allows for opportunities to work with neurodiverse individuals.
The Neurodiversity Studies minor also serves as a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in such fields as occupational therapy, education, social work, speech language pathology, clinical psychology, or rehabilitation therapy.
- Introduction to neurodiversity studies
- Principles of everyday behavior
- Social implications for neurodiverse individuals
- Strategies and assistive technology for students with low-incidence disabilities
- Therapeutic recreation for selected populations
- Aurora University Betty Parke Tucker Center for Neurodiversity
- Rec & Roll