The Disability Studies Minor at Loyola Marymount University offers an interdisciplinary exploration of disability as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. Grounded in a Disability Justice framework, the program critically examines the ways disability is shaped by stigma, power, and privilege, equipping students with theoretical tools to analyze disability’s intersections with other social categories. Emphasizing inclusion, relationality, and access, the minor fosters conversations that challenge ableism and reframe disability as a site of possibility rather than limitation. The curriculum spans multiple disciplines, integrating coursework from the humanities, social sciences, health sciences, and law to provide a nuanced understanding of disability across historical and global contexts. By centering the lived experiences of disabled individuals and modeling cross-disciplinary collaboration, the minor prepares students to address real-world challenges while advancing equity and justice. Engaging with disability as a core aspect of human diversity, the program contributes to LMU’s broader commitments to social justice and cura personalis.
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