About Disability Studies Diploma in Bow valley
Program Description
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. Classes are generally scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
If you plan to take the diploma online, note that we do not offer all courses online every term. This means your program could last longer than 16 months.
If you plan to do your practicum outside of Alberta, you must speak to the program coordinator before applying for the program. Contact 403-476-1243 to speak to the program coordinator.
Students registered in the traditional full-time Disability Studies Diploma program must write the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES).
Pre-practicum requirement
The Disability Studies program includes practicum placements in agencies where employers require a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS). Results of this check may restrict opportunities for placement in a practicum. The Police Information Check must be obtained before the start of the practicum and may need to be renewed more than once while enrolled in a program.
Transferability
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions.Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply. Here are the most current transfer agreements:
• two-year block transfer to the University of Calgary Community
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
• University of Lethbridge – Health Sciences
• Pacific Coast University – Disability Management Studies
• University of Victoria – Bachelor of Arts, Health & Community Services
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0 (Winter 2020 onward)
- TOEFL : 83
- PTE : 59-64
Tuition fee for domestic and international students are tabulated below:
| Tuition fee for Domestic students |
CAD 1,500 – CAD 5,000 |
| Tuition fee for International students |
CAD 5,000 – CAD 10,000 |
In addition to the tuition fee students need to pay the following fees as well:
| Material fee per semester |
CAD 45 - CAD 100 |
| Student services fee per semester |
CAD 50 |
| Student association fee per semester |
CAD 54 |
| H&D per semester |
CAD 140 |
| Parchment Replacement Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Replacement of Student ID Card |
CAD 10 |
| Early and Deferred Examination Fee |
CAD 50 |
| NSF Cheque Administrative Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Application Fee |
CAD 65 for domestic students CAD 130 for international students |
| Confirmation Deposit |
CAD 200 for domestic students CAD 1,500 for international students |
| Course Extension Fee for credit courses |
CAD 100 - CAD 200 |
| Late Payment Fee |
CAD 50 |
| International Student Medical Insurance through 3rd party insurer |
CAD 244 per term |
| Non-refundable portion of international students' tuition |
CAD 1,500 |
Living expenses
Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus residence. Students have the option of off-campus residence, homestays, rental houses etc.
| General costs and Homestay cost |
Cost |
| Standard service fee |
CAD 750 |
| Security deposit |
CAD 500 |
| Homestay fee |
CAD 825/month |
| Textbooks for career program |
CAD 500 - CAD 700 |
| Excursions |
CAD 200 |
| Food |
CAD 500 per semester |
| Weekend expenses |
CAD 200 |
| Transit monthly pass |
CAD 99 per month |
