Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Program

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

Program Structure and Requirements

• The program includes courses in the following areas:
  • Leadership and Human Services
    • Career Development & Disability
    • Communications and Counselling skills
    • Social Justice and the Labor Force
    • Community development
    • Mental Health
    • Mental Health & Disability
    • Critical Disability Theory
    • Disability and the Law
    • Experiential Practice

Four-Year Route

• 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.
• Students will be provided with mentorship in their first year while enrolled in CORE 205, 207, & CORE 209 from senior students in the program.

Courses Required in the First Year

• Fall semester:
  • Community Rehabilitation 205
  • Community Rehabilitation 209
  • Health Option or Open Option
  • Open Option
  • Open Option
• Winter semester:
  • Community Rehabilitation 207
  • ACWR 3031
  • Health Option or Open Option
  • Open Option
  • Open Option

General Information

The Community Rehabilitation program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of community rehabilitation and disability studies, preparing them for careers in leadership and human services.

Enhancing the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Program

• Research: There are ongoing opportunities with research in the field of community and disability that instructors and senior students provide and participate in with hands-on learning.
• Study Abroad: Discover new ways of thinking about disability, community, and rehabilitation.
• Practicum: A practicum is an exciting opportunity to learn and gain "real-world" experience in the field.

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program at the University of Calgary offers a unique and interdisciplinary approach to studying community rehabilitation and disability studies, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in their future careers.