This course introduces learners to foundational knowledge for supporting diverse persons with disabilities. With a focus on self-awareness, stigma, and bias, learners will examine the evolution of social-cultural perspectives of persons with disabilities and subsequent treatment. Learners will also reflect on the scope and role of a disability service worker.
Note: Restricted to Disability Studies, Community Support Worker, Settlement Studies and Open Studies.
| Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies |
Edmonton |
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| Fall | Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 | Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am | 41355 | A01 | No |
| Fall | Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 | Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm | 41357 | AS01 | Yes |
| Winter | Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 | Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 11366 | AS01 | Yes |
| Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies |
Edmonton |
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| Fall | Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 | Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm | 41358 | HS01 | Yes |
| Winter | Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 | Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 11367 | HS01 | Yes |
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| One 3-credit course | $626.40 | $740.40 | $1,366.80 |
| Digital resource fee: | $7.35 max per term |
| Program and supplies fee: | $15 max per term |
| Registrarial and student service fee: | $46.20 max per term |
| Student technology fee: | $12.60 max per term |
| Students’ Association fees | |
| Health and dental plan: | $386.00 per year |
| Students’ Association: | $70.00 per term |
| U-Pass: | $182.50 per term |
| Legal plan: | $20.75 per year |
Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| One 3-credit course | $1783.20 | $740.40 | $2523.60 |
| Digital resource fee: | $7.35 max per term |
| Program and supplies fee: | $15 max per term |
| Registrarial and student service fee: | $46.20 max per term |
| Student technology fee : | $12.60 max per term |
| Students’ Association fees | |
| Health and dental plan : | $386.00 per year |
| Students’ Association : | $70.00 per term |
| U-Pass : | $182.50 per term |
| Legal plan : | $20.75 per term |
Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.
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