Fall at the U of C Main Campus

Fall 2024 Courses

CORE 205 - Introduction to Disability Studies

The social, political, economic, ethics/bioethical, technological and advocacy issues impacting persons with disabilities and their families.

Course Hours:3 units; (2-1T)

L01

Day: Monday
Time: 11:00-12:50
Location: WEB
 

T01

Day: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-11:50
Location: WEB


CORE 209 - Disability in Theory and Everyday Life

An overview of theories employed in community rehabilitation and disability studies.

Course Hours:3 units; (2-1T)

L01

Day: Wednesday
Time: 14:00-15:50
Location: ST 147
 

T01

Day: Thursday
Time: 14:00-14:50
Location: MFH 160


CORE 435 - Social Research in Disability, Health and Rehabilitation Disablement

An overview of research methods in community rehabilitation and disability studies. An introduction to the major design, analyses and knowledge transfer strategies in the field.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):24 units including at least one of Community Rehabilitation 205 or 209 or admission to BCR or BCR-C.
Antirequisite(s):Credit for Community Rehabilitation 435 and 425 will not be allowed.

L01

Day: Tuesday
Time: 14:00-16:45
Location: ST 147

 


CORE 475 - Disability and Aging

Theoretical and practical issues as they relate to rehabilitation and community services for seniors with disabilities.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):24 units including at least one of Community Rehabilitation 205 and 207, or admission to BCR or BCR-C.

L01

Day: Monday
Time: 9:30-10:45 (See course outline for schedule details)
Location: WEB
 


CORE 477 - Disability and the Law

Foundations of Canadian legal principles and practices as they affect community rehabilitation.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):54 units.

L01

Day: Tuesdays + Thursdays
Time: 9:30-10:45
Location: EDC 284


CORE 487 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Practice

Practical application of the basic principles of assessment, planning and intervention with individuals/groups. Supports professional development tutorials in community practicum.

Course Hours:3 units; (2T/2-8)
Prerequisite(s):Community Rehabilitation 207.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

T01

Day: Monday (alternating biweekly) 
Time: 14:00-15:50
Location: ST 055

 

B01

Practicum 


T02

Day: Monday (alternating biweekly) 
Time: 14:00-15:50
Location: ST 057

B02

Practicum


CORE 510 - Critical Disability Theory

An overview of advanced disability theory. Topic will be explored through disability theory, social and political understandings of disability, power relations and the centrality of the experience of people with disabilities in the study and implementation of theory and advocacy.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):54 units and Community Rehabilitation 209, or enrolment in the BCR two-year program.

L01

Day: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-13:45
Location: ST 064
 


L02

Day: BLOCK WEEK
Time: 9:00-4:00
Location: WEB


CORE 553 - Disability and the Body

Disability, impairment and the body in social, cultural and historical contexts. Topics include biomedical understandings of the body, diagnosis, rehabilitation practices and medical treatment. Course uses an intersectional approach with readings of advanced critical disability theory.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):24 units.
Antirequisite(s):Credit for Community Rehabilitation 553 and 557 will not be allowed.

L01

Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00-12:50 (See course outline for schedule details)
Location: WEB

 



CORE 594 - Practicum I

Senior level leadership, advocacy and reflective practice in partner agencies, associations and systems. Specifics to be negotiated with the student. Content on professional ethics will also be covered.

Course Hours:3 units; (2T/4-10)
Prerequisite(s):54 units and admission to BCR, Minor in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Minor in Adapted and Therapeutic Physical Activity or Concentration in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies for Health and Society Majors in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program.
Antirequisite(s):Credit for Community Rehabilitation 594 and 589.01 will not be allowed.
Notes:Course needs to be taken in combination with Community Rehabilitation 595 in the same academic year.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

T01

Day: Tuesday (alternating every 4 weeks)
Time: 11:00-12:50
Location: EDC 264
 

B01

Practicum


T02

Day: Tuesday (alternating every 4 weeks)
Time: 11:00-12:50
Location: EDC 252

 

B02

Practicum


T03

Day: Tuesday (alternating every 4 weeks)
Time: 11:00-12:50
Location: WEB (distance students) 

 

B03

Practicum
(Distance students)