Introduction to Disability Studies - DISB 1002

This course introduces students to foundational knowledge for supporting individuals with disabilities. Students will examine the evolution of social-cultural perspectives of persons with disabilities and the subsequent treatment. Students will reflect on the scope and role of the disability service worker.

Note: Restricted to Disability Studies, Community Support Worker, Settlement Studies and Open Studies.

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Tue: 03:30 - 06:30 pm	41064	A01	No
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm	41065	A02	No
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am	41066	AS02	Yes
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm	41067	AS03	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am	11134	AC01	No
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am	11135	AC02	No
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm	11132	AS01	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm	11133	AS02	Yes
Spring	May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025	Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am	20465	AC01	No

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm	41068	HS03	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm	11136	HS02	Yes

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$495		$710.50		$1,205.50

See the detailed fees for this course

Digital resource fee:	$7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$15 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee:	$41.00 max per term
Student technology fee:	$12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan:	$386.00 per year
Students’ Association:	$51.50 per term
U-Pass:	$180.00 per term
Legal plan:	$18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$1497		$710.50		$2,207.50