Program Overview
Disability Studies Field Experience I - DISB 1100
This practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in appropriate disability-service settings under the supervision of the practicum supervisor and a designated mentor. Students will be expected to practise observation skills and to interact supportively with people. In the lecture portion, students will discuss observations, relationships, and planning, in addition to emergent topics. This is an integrated placement throughout the term.
Course details
Course code
DISB1100
Credits
7
Format and length
- Lecture: 45 hours
- Work experience: 200 hours
To take this course, you must be enrolled in Disability Studies
- In person
- Work experience
This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term and schedule
Edmonton
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am - 11:00 am | 11127 | A01 | No
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 11129 | A02 | No
Workplace
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Tue, Wed: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Tue: 09:30 am - 03:30 pm Wed: 11:00 am - 05:00 pm | 11128 | W01 | No
- Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Tue, Wed: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Tue: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm Wed: 08:00 am - 02:00 pm | 11130 | W02 | No
Note
Restricted to Disability Studies. Student enrollment will close 45 days prior to the official start date of the course.
