Administered by the School of Disability Studies
Admission Guidelines
The admission requirements for the Post Diploma Degree Completion program in Disability Studies are:
1. A Diploma in Developmental Services Worker or other disability studies related fields and disciplines (e.g., Social Service Worker), from a public Ontario College, with a concentration in the area of disability. The diploma must include a one-year (or equivalent) introductory university-level humanities or social science course or equivalent.
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2. Two years (or equivalent) related work/advocacy experience. Applicants without this may be accepted, but must either complete DST 80A/B: Practicum in Disability Studies in the program or apply for exemption if achieved while in the program.
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Applicants are required to present a cumulative grade point average of 70%/B/3.0 or higher for admission consideration.
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Acceptable Ontario College Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs include: Child and Youth Worker, Community Worker, Community Development Work, Community Worker - Outreach and Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Support/Educational Assistant/Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support, Intervenor for Deaf-Blind Persons, Mental Health and Addiction Worker, and Social Service Worker.
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Other disability-related Ontario College Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs will be considered on and individual basis.
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Applicants with less than a 'B' average in a public Ontario College Diploma program may be asked to complete up to two (2) single-term university level liberal studies courses prior to admission. Applicants with other post-secondary academic backgrounds and extensive work experience in the field may be considered on an individual basis.
Admission Procedures
Applicants are required to submit the following directly to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment (in addition to their online application and Supplementary Form).
Visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply/documentsubmission.html for details on the document submission process:
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Academic transcripts of all post-secondary studies, including promotion/graduation status. High School transcripts are not required;
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Letters from employers to document work experience;
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Resume of work/advocacy experience;
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A letter explaining how attending this program will benefit the applicant.
Students are admitted three times a year, in the fall, winter and spring/summer semesters.
