Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation

Introduction

Congratulations on being accepted into a Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation degree program.

This dynamic program is an interdisciplinary platform of academic inquiry. The CRDS delivers undergraduate and graduate programs in the domains of leadership development, community capacity building, innovation and multiple allies aimed at improving well-being of people with diverse abilities, promoting social change and building corresponding knowledge and theory.

Courses required in your first year

Note:
Psychology 200/201 and Sociology 201 have limited seats for non-major students, students must note the restriction dates if interested in these courses.

Tip:
Remember to register for both fall and winter semesters at the same time.

Your Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) program will include courses in the following areas:

Leadership and Human Services

Career Development & Disability
Communications and Counselling skills
Supporting Special Needs Children & Their Families
Rehab practices and the Aging Process
Social Justice and the Labor Force
Experiential Practice
Disability and The Body

Advocacy, Community and Policy

Special Topics in International Disability Research & Policy
Community development
Ethics
Mental Health

Courses required in your first year

For students who have entered the four-year entry route program, the first two years of the BCR program will consist of foundational courses in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, courses from other disciplines and open options. Outlined below is the suggested course pattern for your first year at the University of Calgary.

General Information

For further information regarding the Community Rehabilitation program, or for information on the two-year program with an approved college diploma or entering the 4-year route, please contact the BCR Undergraduate Advisor.

Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Foothills Campus
Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building, Third Floor
Undergraduate Advisors: Sarah Hawley
sjhogan@ucalgary.ca
403.220.2985
Website: cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr

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If you are coming to the University of Calgary with Advanced Placement credit or International Baccalaureate credit, you will follow the same registration process as any first time university student. You may be eligible to use your transfer credit in your degree program depending on the program you have entered and whether or not the courses are applicable. Look for International Baccalaureate credit information here and Advanced Placement information here.

You may view your transfer credit by logging in to your online Student Centre. Once you know the transfer credit you have received, you may contact the academic advisor in your faculty to get advice on course selection.

Check us out! Read more about what our students are doing in our program.

Research: There are ongoing opportunities with research in the field of community and disability that our instructors and senior students provide and participate in with hands-on learning. Exploratory learning in inclusion, mental health, disability hubs, classrooms and more for our students to enrich their educational experiences. 

Study Abroad: Discover new ways of thinking about disability, community and rehabilitation. A study abroad program will enhance your career prospects, and provide you with the opportunities to meet new people and gain valuable personal development experiences without interrupting your studies or your career path.

Your Practicum: A practicum is an exciting opportunity to learn and gain "real world" experience in the field. Although it is recognized that field experience requires time, energy and personal commitment beyond that of traditional University classes, practica are a fun part of the program which many students have considered to be a highlight of their education.