Whether you are seeking full-time or part-time graduate study, the MA in Critical Disability Studies provides the flexibility to pursue advanced education while engaging with a vibrant scholarly community. The PhD program, offered full-time, supports intensive research and academic development in Canada's first doctoral program in Critical Disability Studies. Courses are typically scheduled during daytime hours, allowing students to benefit from dynamic discussions, faculty expertise, and meaningful engagement with peers in an interdisciplinary learning environment.
Students come from a variety of backgrounds, including persons with disabilities engaged in the disability rights movement, government bureaucrats, professionals in the field of disability and people working in non-governmental organizations such as community organizations and advocacy groups.
For a detailed look at the structure and degree requirements of the MA and PhD, visit our degree requirements page.
MA
The MA (Critical Disability Studies) explores disability studies from a critical perspective.
PhD
The PhD (Critical Disability Studies), which is a pioneer in Canada, offers a comprehensive curriculum covering major scholarly perspectives.
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The Graduate Program in Critical Disability Studies at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.