Courses & Curriculum

Below is the list of courses required to complete the Disability Studies Diploma Program and is effective Fall 2012. For more detailed information please see Course Descriptions. Courses will be listed in their abbreviated form within these sections. See also the General Education Requirements.

Year One

DAST 1102Disabling Conditions I
DAST 1104Disabling Conditions II
DAST 1111Overview of the Field of Disability Studies
DAST 1124Field Experience I
DAST 1126Field Experience II
DAST 2223Positive Behavioural Supports
INTS 1240Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
PSYC 1105Introduction to Psychology
General Education Requirement - Foundation Level Cluster 4
General Education Requirement

 Year Two

DAST 2205Disability Work Management
DAST 2206Organizations and Leadership
DAST 2208Advocacy for Canadians with a Disability
DAST 2209Disability Social Policy
DAST 2211Group Facilitation
DAST 2224Practicum I
DAST 2226Practicum II
General Education Requirement
General Education Requirement
General Education Requirement

Note: Students will be accepted into practica on the basis of academic performance, professional suitability, fitness and conduct. To be placed in Disability Studies 2224 and 2226, students must obtain a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.00 in all courses other than General Education Requirements. 

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