Program Overview

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation

The Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with individuals with disabilities. The program focuses on community-based rehabilitation and disability studies.

Program Requirements

• The program requires students to complete a series of core courses, including:
  • CORE 205 (Fall)
  • CORE 207 (Winter)
  • CORE 209 (Fall)
  • CORE 487 (Winter)
  • CORE 321
• In addition to the core courses, students must also complete 15 option courses, including:
  • PSYC 200
  • PSYC 201

Admission Requirements

• Applications are completed through the University of Calgary.
• The deadline to apply for the fall semester is March 1st of each year.

Practica

• The program includes practicum courses, which provide students with hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Peer mentoring is also available to students in the program.

Minors and Combined Degrees

• Students in the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program may also pursue minors or combined degrees in related fields.

Careers

• Graduates of the program may pursue careers in community-based rehabilitation, disability support, and related fields.

Resources

• The University of Calgary academic calendar is the definitive source of information for current students.
• The Academic Requirements Tool (AR tool) is available to help students plan and visualize their degree requirements.
• Approved transferable post-secondary diplomas are also available for students who have completed previous post-secondary education.

FAQs

What does CORE Stand for in the course name?

• CORE is an acronym for Community Rehabilitation.

How do I apply to the BCR program?

• Applications are completed through the University of Calgary.
• The deadline to apply for the fall semester is March 1st of each year.

How do I register for classes once I am accepted into the program?

• New students are sent detailed registration instructions after acceptance into the program.

What courses should I take?

• Students coming from high school (or Year 1) should take the following courses in the first two years:
  • CORE 205 (Fall)
  • CORE 207 (Winter)
  • CORE 209 (Fall)
  • CORE 487 (Winter)
  • CORE 321
  • PSYC 200
  • PSYC 201
• Diploma and university transfer students should refer to the BCR Student Planner for required courses.

When are courses offered?

• CRDS offers courses in fall and winter.

How do I get credit for UCalgary prerequisites?

• To have credit put on the system for prerequisite courses taken from other institutions, students should contact the Student Advisor.

Scholarships

The Albert Jucker-Kiddle Memorial Scholarship

• The Albert Jucker-Kiddle Endowed Scholarship was created in 2019 to celebrate the life of Albert Jucker-Kiddle.
• The scholarship is open to CRDS students in their third or fourth year who work with children with disabilities and have demonstrated excellence in their academic work and in practicums.

The S.P Cran and Family Graduate Scholarship

• The S.P Cran and Family Graduate Scholarship is available to graduate students in the CRDS program.