Admission Guidelines

The admission requirements for the Post Diploma Degree Completion program in Disability Studies are:

1. An Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Diploma in Developmental Services Worker or other disability-related program (e.g., Social Service Worker) with a concentration in the area of disability and with at least a 'B+' average. The diploma must include a one-year (or equivalent) introductory university-level humanities or social science course or equivalent.
   AND
2. Two years (or equivalent) related work/advocacy experience. Applicants without this may be accepted, but must either complete DST 80A/B: Practicum in Disability Studies in the program or apply for exemption if achieved while in the program.

Applicants with less than a 'B+' average in a CAAT Diploma program may be asked to complete up to two (2) single-term university level liberal studies courses prior to admission. Applicants with other post-secondary academic backgrounds and extensive work experience in the field may be considered on an individual basis.

Admission Procedures

Applicants are required to submit the following directly to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment (in addition to their application material):

1. Officially certified academic transcripts including promotion/graduation status of all post-secondary studies. High School transcripts are not required.
2. Letters from employers to document work experience.
3. Resume of work/advocacy experience.
4. A letter explaining how attending this program will benefit the applicant.
5. Students are admitted three times a year, in the Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer semesters.