The Employment and Community Studies program is designed to provide students with diverse learning needs that hinder educational success an opportunity to prepare for lifelong learning, employment, and community engagement. They will participate in hands-on learning and work experience opportunities in classrooms and community settings. Students will also critically engage with social justice and ableism issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. They will reflect on their own identities and experiences, develop communication and advocacy skills, and use technology tools. 

The following program admission requirements apply:

• Attend a program information session
• Interview with program faculty to determine
• Fit for the academic program
• Satisfactory English ability as assessed according to departmental guidelines

Admission is at the discretion of the program faculty based on the above requirements. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Please be advised that applications to this program will only be accepted from Canadian citizens and permanent residents/landed immigrants of Canada.

Please see kpu.ca/acp/eacs for departmental guidelines used for admission and information session schedule.