Last updated: February 27, 2024 @ 12:13PM
Applied Disability Studies
Chair
Rosemary Condillac
Professor Emeritus
Maurice Feldman
Associate Professors
Priscilla Burnham Riosa, Rosemary Condillac, Julie Koudys, Valdeep Saini, Kendra Thomson, Kimberley Zonneveld
Assistant Professors
Jessica Cauchi, Alison Cox, Kieva Hranchuk, Sadie Lovett, Nicole Luke, Laura Mullins
Professors
Maureen Connolly (Kinesiology), David Ditor (Kinesiology), Jan Frijters (Child and Youth Studies), John McNamara (Child and Youth Studies), Shannon Moore (Child and Youth Studies), Dawn Zinga (Child and Youth Studies)
Associate Professors
Christine Tardif-Williams (Child and Youth Studies), Donato Tarulli (Child and Youth Studies), Tricia Vause (Child and Youth Studies)
Adjunct Faculty Members
Marjorie Aunos (University of Quebec), Ivan Brown (University of Toronto - retired), Ivy Chong (May Institute), Tom Craig (International Communicology Institute), John Davis (McMaster University-retired), Kimberly Harris (NavON), Barry Isaacs (Surrey Place), Darren Levine (Royal Roads University), Xudong Liu (Qingdao University), Yona Lunsky (CAMH), Kimberly Maich (Memorial University), Andrew McNamara (George Brown College), Christina Peters (Northwest Behavioral Associates), Karl Stobbe (McMaster University-retired), Valerie Temple (Surrey Place), Rebecca Ward (Phoenix Centre for Learning)
General Information
Administrative Co-ordinator & Academic Advisor
Brandy Sokoloski
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905-688-5550, extension 5987
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The vision of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to be an internationally-recognized, pre-eminent academic Department that contributes to the betterment of the lives of people in our community and beyond, focusing on persons with disabilities and under-served populations.
The mission of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to educate students who will be agents of change to help better the lives of people in our community and beyond, focusing on persons with disabilities and under-served populations. We strive to improve services and contribute to knowledge by conducting cutting edge basic and applied research, and by providing transdisciplinary, quality postgraduate education to the next generation of professionals, researchers, educators and to experienced professionals in the field. Faculty are internationally respected in disabilities and applied behaviour analysis, and students will be able to design a stimulating program of study that meets their current and future interests and career aspirations.
Undergraduate elective courses in Applied Disability Studies are open to all students who have completed 12.5 credits at the time of registration or with the permission of the chair. Exceptions to the credit requirement will be considered on a case by case basis. These elective options will be of particular interest to students who wish to pursue careers in disability related fields, Applied Behaviour Analysis or wish to continue in postgraduate education in ADS or other disability related programs. Those with less than 75 minimum average in a 4-year degree wishing to apply to an ADS Graduate Program may apply to take these courses as a non-degree student in order to upgrade their marks. More information can be found in the ADS Graduate Calendar.
Description of Courses
Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.
# Indicates a cross listed course
* Indicates a primary offering of a cross listed course
Prerequisites and Restrictions
Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.
ADST 4P00
Foundations in Applied Disability Studies
Introduction to a broad spectrum of disability studies and literature authored by persons with disabilities.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P00.
ADST 4P50
Disability and Society
Theoretical, philosophical and practical issues facing persons with disabilities examined from a strengths-based model emphasizing diversity, identity and empowerment.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): ADST 4P00 (6P00).
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P50.
ADST 4P85
Critical Qualitative Design Applications
Exploration, examination, and application of critical, reflective practice in qualitative research emphasizing patterns and distinctions across theoretical and typological foundations of qualitative inquiry.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P85.
ADST 4P90
Applied Behaviour Analysis Across the Lifespan I
Introduction to the science of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) as applied to persons with disabilities, their families, caregivers and teachers.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 3P47. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P90 and CHYS 3P47.
ADST 4P91
Applied Behaviour Analysis Across the Lifespan II
Further study in applied behaviour analysis (ABA) emphasizing interpretation and critical analysis of ABA research, and use of behaviour analytic framework as applied to effective interventions for people with disabilities.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): ADST 4P90 (6P90) or CHYS 3P47 or permission of the Department.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P91.
ADST 4P95
Research Methods in Applied Disability Studies
Overview of quantitative and qualitative approaches, methodologies, and designs used in research relating to or including persons with disabilities.
Online.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 credits and permission of the Department.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADST 6P95.
ADST 4P96
Directed Studies in Applied Disability Studies I
Experiential learning through program of study or research practicum, designed in consultation with the faculty member, that is not covered in the department's regular course offerings.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 12.5 overall credits and permission of the instructor and the Department.
Note: arrangements must be agreed upon with the instructor and the department prior to registration. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
ADST 4P97
Directed Studies in Applied Disability Studies II
Experiential learning through program of study or research practicum, designed in consultation with the faculty member, that is not covered in the department's regular course offerings.
Restriction: permission of the instructor and the Department.
Prerequisite(s): ADST 4P96.
Note: arrangements must be agreed upon with the instructor and the department prior to registration. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.