Explore ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities through disability-informed approaches to mental health, technology, policy design, the arts and more in the first degree program of its kind in Canada. If you have a college diploma or 2 years of undergraduate study, you can upgrade to a bachelor’s degree in this emerging and expansive interdisciplinary field. In the Disability Studies degree program, you’ll develop your analytical, communication and leadership skills to advocate for access, rights and justice. You’ll have the opportunity, if you choose a core elective in your final term, to gain experience with a capstone course. This will give you the chance to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired to solve a community or research problem. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application. Academic requirements- A diploma or advanced diploma from a public Canadian community college. Diplomas must have an academic focus (e.g. community and social services, business, arts, engineering, science). The diploma must include a one-year (or equivalent) introductory university-level humanities or social science course or equivalent
- Applicants with equivalent international academic qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis
- Applicants with less than a "B" range average in an academic diploma program may be asked to complete up to 2 one-term university level liberal studies courses prior to admission
- Mature student guidelines do not apply
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Statement of Research Interests
The following documents must be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions. Visit submission instructions for further details. - Academic transcripts, including promotion/graduation status, from all post-secondary studies (excluding TMU). High school transcripts aren’t required for this program.
- A completed supplementary form.
- A personal letter (review the non-academic requirements).
Note: If you've already attended this program and are applying for readmission or reinstatement, a completed application and supplementary form are required. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.