Overview

Key Features

Students can choose to specialize in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC) at Brock University.

The Applied Disability Studies course sequence is verified by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board® for completing the course requirements to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst®. In addition to course work and practicum placements, the MA program requires the student to complete an original research study and write an MA thesis under the supervision of a key faculty member and a thesis committee.

The Applied Disability Studies program is highly competitive with enrolment in the MA program currently limited to 6-10 new students per year. It is geared towards students who are interested in research careers and pursuing a doctoral degree.

Career outcomes

PhD programs in ABA, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education and related disciplines
Positions in social service agencies supporting people with disabilities
Behavior Consultants/Therapists
Program evaluators
Research and development specialists
Clinical supervisors
Special education specialists
Professional positions in related fields
Public affairs
Public policy/administration
Non-profit sector policy/administration
Government positions
College instructors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research in Applied Disability Studies

Qualitative Research in Applied Disability Studies

Program Evaluation as a Research Methodology

Ethics and Professionalism in ABA Practice and Research

Assessment and Diagnosis in Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
Integrative, Scholarly and Expressive Writing in Applied Disability Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.

Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.

You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:

Three references are required. Academic references are preferred.

Curriculum Vitae

A Statement of Intent and demonstrated commitment to the field of disabilities and/or Applied Behaviour Analysis, of no more than two pages in length (12 pt font Time New Roman, single or double spaced), describing your academic, employment, volunteer, and/or personal experience in the field. This statement should include the applicant’s research interests and an indication of which faculty members the applicant would prefer as possible thesis supervisors.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13450 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

≈ 5450 CAD / year

Additional Details

Full-Time:
2,725.41

6,725.34

Part-Time:
National:1,362.70
International: 3,362.67

Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

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St. Catharines

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