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Applied Disability Studies (MA) at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Applied Disability Studies is a thesis-based research programme for students interested in research careers or doctoral study. Brock is the only university in Ontario offering this MA. Students complete coursework, practicum or internship placements and an original research study under faculty supervision.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 terms (2 years)  |  Intake: Fall (September)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Two specializations: Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), whose course sequence meets CPBAO and BCBA coursework requirements, and Leadership, Diversity, Community and Culture (LDCC), which trains students for advancement in the disability sector.

Career pathways

Research careers, doctoral study and career advancement in the disability sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, in a related field with a minimum average of 75% in the last two years of study. One or more undergraduate statistics courses (minimum 75% average). Coursework in disability studies and/or behaviour analysis (minimum 75% average), volunteer or work experience in the disability sector and/or ABA, and research experience are preferred. Applicants required to provide proof of English proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum (IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate terms are Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter.

Graduate applications are submitted through OUAC. Application fee is $120 CAD for MA, MSc, PhD, MBE and MS programmes, and $140 CAD for graduate diplomas, ISP programmes, BN/MN, MAcc, MADS, MAG, MAT, MBA, MEd, MPEd, MPH, MPK and MSM. Master of Sustainability deadline is 1 February; PhD in Sustainability Science deadline is 15 January.

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