Master of Arts in Disability Management
Professor Henry Harder is pictured with recent graduates in the Disability Management Program
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Master of Arts in Disability Management
UNBC offers Canada's first and only graduate
program in disability management providing graduates with the knowledge and
skills necessary to assist labor, management, insurance providers, employers
and employees with the development of successful work entry or return-to-work
strategies for injured workers and/or persons with disabilities.
The on-line distance option has greatly
contributed to the overall success of our program by attracting
students from far-reaching geographical locations.
From an academic perspective, the Disability Management Program has demonstrated
ongoing excellence. Many students, working with the faculty, are to publish/have
published peer-reviewed manuscripts as well as countless peer-conference
proceedings. For our students who have chosen the non-thesis
route, success is demonstrated through the implementation of their project
documents into the grey literature, i.e. occupational policy and procedure manuals for major
organizations across Canada.
Our faculty has demonstrated academic success as well by
achieving career-appropriate tenure and promotion, strong publication records
as well as a strong history of receiving extensive external funding. Our faculty
continues to build the program via ongoing participation in relevant national
and international conference proceedings.
Prospective Students
The Disability Management Program is attractive to students from a diverse range of backgrounds interested in
integrating the fields of economics, community health, social work, psychology,
education, and business. It will be of interest to professionals currently working in the human resources, occupational therapy, social work, and related professions. It offers undergraduate students a graduate program option in which to pursue a new, applied, and interdisciplinary field of study. The combination of coursework and research experience and the practical application of knowledge offers students a
well-rounded, applied education in the field of disability management.
Our program also provides a part-time option for
advanced education accessed by full-time working people, students with families, and others with personal situations that would otherwise impede their
educational progress.
Graduates of our program are attractive for employers in the
insurance industry, human resources or any field related to servicing people
with disabilities. Positions in these fields may be traditional
employee-employer relationships or may occur in contract, self-employment types
of environments. Ongoing success of our students is evidenced by
the career advancement enjoyed by the students, many in management positions within their own organizations, after achieving the Master of
Arts in Disability Management degree.
Post-graduation, students can pursue the accreditation
Canadian Certification for Rehabilitation Counselors or may choose to continue
their education through the National Institute for Disability Management and
Research to become a Certified Return to Work Coordinator or Certified
Disability Management Professional.
Components of the Degree
The MA in Disability Management combines course work, research and the
practical application of knowledge to give students a well-rounded,
applied education in the field of Disability Management.
This program services two separate student groups. The first, a traditional academic group,
chooses a thesis-based degree whereby they are expected to complete individual,
original research. The second option, servicing the professional population,
provides a non-thesis choice for students who wish to receive a master's degree
but do not wish to pursue a research route.
The program is offered via both face-to-face and
solely on-line options and has attracted students all throughout Canada as well as students from the United States
and other international destinations. Part-time studies can be completed on
Campus in Prince George or at a distance with the majority of classes
taught via the World Wide Web.
Entrance Requirements
Students intending to enrol in the MA in Disability Management are
required to have an undergraduate degree in a related field. The usual
requirements for graduate admission apply; see the Graduate Calendar
for details.
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