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Become an advocate for accessibility and social justice. The material taught in this program is derived from people with disabilities and their lived experiences. The knowledge you gain is grounded in the real world and we enhance the theory you learn with practice. The placements and volunteer opportunities offered through this program add value to your degree.
Sample Courses: Historical Approaches to People with Disabilities, Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science, Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare, Social Work and Diversity
Career Tracks: Disability support worker, diversity co-ordinator, behavioural aide, child and youth care worker, accessibility research and policy development advocate
Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesBecome an effective advocate with this program that combines social work and disability studies. You’ll get lots of hands-on experience in the field and have the opportunity to join clubs. This is a program where you can learn to make a difference in the world.
Sample Courses: Historical Approaches to People with Disabilities; Community Approaches, Advocacy and Empowerment; Social Justice in Action; Social Work and Diversity; Field Education
Career Tracks: Disability support worker, social worker, child and youth worker, community support worker, family service worker
Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesBenefit from training in both psychology and disability studies in this program that gives you lots of hands-on learning opportunities. We offer community volunteer experience and placements, giving you an edge when it comes time to launch your career. We’re here to give you the individual support you need to succeed.
Sample Courses: Social Work and Diversity, Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science, Learning and Behaviour, Theories of Disability and the Social Model, Historical Approaches to People with Disabilities
Career Tracks: Disability service worker, community support worker, behavioural aide, mental health worker, child and youth worker
Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 82%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 82%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
Learn more about Country EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: CAAT diploma in Child & Youth Care (formerly Child & Youth Worker), Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Support or Social Service Worker program. English/ENG4U.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: CAAT diploma in Child & Youth Care (formerly Child & Youth Worker), Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Support or Social Service Worker program. Grade 12 English.
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
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Get yours now"Disability Studies provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in my chosen career and continue on to pursue graduate studies. The faculty are supportive and the courses are engaging. This program strikes a great balance between theory and practice and provides interdisciplinary perspectives of disability.”
John Freer
BA in Disability Studies
22
94%
*2 years following degree completion (OUGS Social Sciences, 2019)
A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration.
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