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undergraduate

Degree

Disability Studies Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Disability Studies Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $13,110 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    16 months

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Practicum

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-August-2024 2024-08-04

Overview

Disability Studies Diploma

Imagine a career where you help others reach their potential. 

The 16-month diploma will equip you to support the well-being of people with disabilities. 

You'll also learn how to create inclusive and diverse communities. 

After graduation, you can work in a leadership role in many services that support people with disabilities. 

These include education, not-for-profit agencies, or directly with families. 

The program combines classroom learning with practical experience

Students registered in the traditional full-time Disability Studies Diploma program must write the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$13,110

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $13,110

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Score: 95 - 100 

The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester. 

Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE). 

The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.

Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.

LevelIELTS AcademicDuolingoPearson PTE ATOEFL iBT

International ELL Preparation

400 hours over 15-week term

3.545-5024-2524-25

International ELL 1

400 hours over 15-week term

4.055-60 26-2926-31

Transition to Academic English (TAE)

400 hours over a 15-week term

4.565-7030-3532-43

Academic English 1 (AE1)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.075-8036-4153

Academic English 2 (AE2)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.585-9042-5071

Academic background and requirement

  • Credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent

Or

  • Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, which consists of five tests, with a minimum score in the following sections:
    • Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
    • Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score

Or

  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

 

Upgrading High School Program

Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.

Career opportunities

  • Developmental Disabilities Case Manager
  • Director of Disability Services
  • Researcher
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Special Education Teacher

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