The new joint law and education program is the result of efforts by Professor Arlene Kanter of the College of Law, who is also the Director of Clinical Legal Education at the College of Law, and Professor Steve Taylor, Coordinator of Disability Studies in the School of Education. According to Professor Kanter, "This new joint degree program is unique and will build upon the well-established and nationally and internationally renowned strengths of Syracuse University in the disability field. Few universities have such a long and successful track record in research, academic programming, advocacy, and faculty productivity in the disability field than does Syracuse University."

The origins of disability studies at Syracuse University can be traced to before disability studies was recognized as an area of scholarly inquiry, when the late Burton Blatt established the Center on Human Policy in 1971. More recently, in 1995, Syracuse University became the first university in the country to have a formal academic program in disability studies. This graduate program has attracted Masters and Ph.D students from around the world. According to Professor Taylor, "This new joint degree program will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration on disability law and policy between the Law College and School of Education."

For more information about this joint degree program, please contact Professor Arlene Kanter at kantera@law.syr.edu, or by phone at (315) 443-4582.

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