Offered by Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, MA/MS in Applied Disability Studies (MADS) is a master's degree in Climate Studies & Meteorology programme. The programme runs for 20 months.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Climate Studies & Meteorology
Duration: 20 months
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS) at Brock University is offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and is the only program of its kind in Ontario. Students specialize in either Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with a course sequence verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board toward the Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential, or Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC), which provides graduate-level training for career advancement in the disability sector. The course-based program is designed for current and future professionals and runs over five terms (20 months) of full-time study, with courses offered on weekdays and weekends; a three-year part-time option is available for ABA students only. Courses are delivered at multiple locations across Ontario. The program begins in the September intake and is geared toward professionals seeking to advance their careers in disability services or applied behaviour analysis.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need 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; coursework related to disability studies and/or behaviour analysis at a minimum 75% average is required, with volunteer, work or research experience in the disability sector or ABA preferred. Applicants required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent). Applications require transcripts from all previous post-secondary study, three references (academic preferred), a curriculum vitae, and a statement of intent of no more than two pages describing the applicant's commitment to the field.
