Fall 2025
CORE 205 - Introduction to Disability Studies
The social, political, economic, ethics/bioethical, technological and advocacy issues impacting persons with disabilities and their families.
Instructor: Dr. Gregor Wolbring
CORE 209 - Disability in Theory and Everyday Life
An overview of theories employed in community rehabilitation and disability studies.
Instructor: Dr. Meaghan Edwards
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.
Instructor: Dr. Courtney Petruik
CORE 475 - Disability and Aging
Theoretical and practical issues as they relate to rehabilitation and community services for seniors with disabilities.
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Boulton
CORE 477 - Disability and the Law
Foundations of Canadian legal principles and practices as they affect community rehabilitation.
Instructor: Dr. Juliet Guichon
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.
T01 Instructor: Dr. Alan Santinele Martino
T02 Instructor: Dr. Patti Desjardine
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.
Instructor: Dr. Meaghan Edwards
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.
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Boulton
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.
T01 Instructor: Dr. Patti Desjardine
T02 Instructor: Dr. Glenis Benson
T03 Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Boulton