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Program details
The Master of Science or Master of Arts in Disability Studies is a two-year, thesis-based program.
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: one year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
Coursework:
Students must complete 24 credit hours of course work – including 15 credit hours of Disability Studies core courses – and a thesis.
Master of Arts students
In addition to 15 credit hours of Disability core course, students must take:
- An external 3-credit-hour research methods course
- 6 credit hours of elective courses in the arts and social sciences area above the 4000 level
Master of Science students
In addition to 15 credit hours of Disability core course, students must take:
- An external 3-credit-hour research methods course
- 6 credit hours of elective courses in a science-based area above the 4000 level.
Sample course offerings
- DS 7010: Disability Studies (6 credit hours)
- DS 7020: History of Disability (3 credit hours)
- DS 7030: Evaluation and Application of Research Methods in Disability Studies (3 credit hours)
- DS 7040: Selected Topics in Disability Studies (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Option in Disability Studies
Students in faculties and departments that currently have a graduate program and wish to include a focus on disability studies may take the Option in Disability Studies. This would include two of the Disability Studies core courses. Upon completion of the requirements, a concentration in Disability Studies will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Students interested in taking this option are directed to their student advisor or the director of Disability Studies.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Interdisciplinary Master’s in Disability Studies program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission into the Interdisciplinary Master’s in Disability Studies, you must have a minimum of:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum 3.0 average in the last 60 credit hours of study.
Please note: Students who wish to pursue the Master of Science in Disability Studies must hold a Bachelor of Science degree.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Interdisciplinary Master’s in Disability Studies program has two application deadlines per year. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- CV/Resumé
- Statement of Intent
- Two letters of recommendation
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Disability Studies
Room 128 Education Building
71 Curry Place
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
disability_studies@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-7017
Fax: 204-474-6676