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Overview

The Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA) proudly announces our online continuing education program. This program is designed for anyone (e.g., advocates, builders/contractors, planners, architects, occupational and physical therapists, and policymakers) interested in learning about the universal design of places, products, and systems with a particular focus on the implications of a life span perspective.

Objectives

This online continuing education program is an introduction to universal design that will cover:

  • Principles and knowledge bases relevant to many design problems
  • Methods for obtaining information about designing for the life span
  • Best practice examples to demonstrate the value of universal design

While the online courses are not expected to make participants overnight "experts," we are confident the expertise of our professional staff will give them the foundation needed to recognize, understand, appreciate, apply, and advocate universal design in their homes, offices, and communities.

Curriculum

The continuing education curriculum is divided into three sections. Part I has 2 Core Courses. Part II covers Human Factors and has 2 courses. Part III is called Special Topics. It has several courses. For information on a specific course, see the Course Descriptions page. Students may take one course or take all courses from the comfort of their computer. By completing six courses (4 required and 2 elective), students will obtain a Continuing Education Program Certificate of Completion. The program is designed to be completed in order but students may complete the courses in any order desired and there is no deadline for completing all six.

Each in-depth online course lasts four weeks, and includes online video lectures (provided with transcripts), readings, tests, projects, and a discussion board. An emphasis will be placed on independent study and group discussions with the instructor acting as guide and facilitator. There are no required log-in times so you can access the course on your schedule. We only ask that you complete the assignments by their due dates. The discussion board connects individuals from around the country who learn from each other as well as from experts in the field. The instructor will assist students with their studies and projects and review progress of each student. Each course costs $250.

Credits

15 contact hours over a 4 week period. Most courses are registered with the AIA for 15 CEU Credits.

Certificate of Completion = 6 Courses

  • 2 Core Courses
  • 2 Human Factors Courses
  • 2 Special Topics (choose from several electives)

Courses will be offered at various times throughout the year. See the Course Schedule for a listing of this year's courses. Check back often to see which courses are open for registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan White ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )