At University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada, MA/MS in Disability and Community Studies - MDCS - Course is offered as a master's degree in Social Sciences & Education programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Social Sciences & Education
Duration: 2 years
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The Master of Disability and Community Studies is a course-based program for professionals working in disability, chronic illness, or other marginalized-condition contexts, aiming to advance knowledge, policy, practice, and partnerships in community rehabilitation. The curriculum comprises 12 courses together with a capstone project and paper. Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent and at least three years of experience in a community rehabilitation field of practice. The program runs full-time over two years, with a four-year maximum completion window. Admission also requires two reference letters, an up-to-date CV or resume, and a professional profile; no work samples are required. Non-native English speakers must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement, detailed in the Admissions section of the Academic Calendar.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent and at least three years of experience in a field of practice in community rehabilitation. Required documents: two reference letters, an up-to-date CV or resume, and a professional profile; no work samples are required. Non-native English speakers must meet the program's English language proficiency requirement per the Academic Calendar.
