Program Details

Disability Studies (Four-Year) School: The University of Winnipeg Faculty: Faculty of Arts Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other Description: Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary program that balances theory, methods, and practice so that graduates will have both a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences, and a depth of study in the area of Disability Studies. The focus of the program is the critical analysis of disability in society which includes the study of disability as a social, scientific, cultural, historical, and political construction. This allows students to examine such topics as human rights, ethics and accountability, adaptive physical activity, sport and recreation, social movements, normalcy, eugenics, genetic engineering, family, sexuality, employment, socialization and development, aging, education, adaptive and universal design, international development, and gender issues. The program lead to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a Disability and Community Support diploma from Red River College. Website: Disability Studies (Four-Year) at The University of Winnipeg Length: 4 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 65 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English An average of 65% or above is required in English 40S, Mathematics 40S and one other 40S credit. Deadlines: Early Application Deadline Application Deadline Start Date March 1, 2013 July 2, 2013 September 3, 2013 December 1, 2013 * 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.