Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Disability Supports and Services in Kentville Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Kentville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,381.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program equips you with the abilities to eliminate obstacles for individuals and assist them in realizing their strengths and fullest capabilities.
You'll gain knowledge in:
Implementing a social disability model to overcome challenges and promote community participation
Understanding different disabilities and tailored approaches for assistance
The principles and techniques required to enable clients to achieve greater independence
Awareness of your professional, legal, and ethical obligations as a support worker
Enhancing teamwork through self-reflection and improved communication methods
Career pathways
Graduates can pursue diverse roles focused on enriching lives, including:
Assisting individuals with disabilities to improve their overall well-being
Empowering people to harness their abilities and reach objectives
Actively reducing exclusionary barriers
Employment opportunities exist in residential care, community living programs, vocational services, educational support, and recreational settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690