Overview
Disability Studies explores the ways in which the lives of people with disabilities are shaped by patterns of injustice, exclusion and discrimination and social, cultural and aesthetic “norms.” An applied independent thesis project and practical experience in schools and community organizations will ensure you graduate understanding new theoretical and methodological approaches in this relatively new and expansive interdisciplinary field. You will be prepared to make a difference.
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After Graduation
By taking the Disability Studies program from Toronto Metropolitan University, you’ll be ready to assume leadership roles in management; community development and organizing; policy and planning; advocacy and public action in schools, rehabilitation centres and workplaces.
You may work as an early childhood inclusion facilitator, policy advisor, research analyst, rehabilitation support worker or student success advisor. You may also choose to pursue advanced studies in a range of fields: education, critical disability studies, social work and cultural studies.
You may work as an early childhood inclusion facilitator, policy advisor, research analyst, rehabilitation support worker, student success advisor.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Rethinking Disability
- Disability and the State
- Mad People's History
- Principles and Practices of Accessibility
- Disability, Justice and Good Human Life
- Disability, Representation/s and Culture
- Strategies for Community Building
- The Politics and Practice of Interventions
Key information
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Social Work Sociology Special Education View 99 other Bachelors in Social Work in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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 two one-term university level liberal studies courses prior to admission. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages above the minimum.
Tuition Fee
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International
3135 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3135 CAD per module -
National
891 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 891 CAD per module
Part-Time Format (One to Eight or More Courses)
- Domestic Fees Range: $891 - $5,391
- International Fees Range: $3,135 - $23,345
Living costs for Toronto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.