Brock University is the only University in Ontario offering a Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS). Students can choose to specialize in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC). The ABA course sequence is verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® for completing the course requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. The LDCC program provides graduate-level training across key areas for career advancement in the disability sector. The MADS program is designed to be completed in two years on a full-time basis or three years on a part-time basis (for ABA students only) and is geared to current and future professionals. The program offers courses during the week and weekends for full time students, and weekends for part-time students, in different locations in Ontario.
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$13,450.68 (US$ 9,668)
per year
Mental Health and Wellness Fee: 24.53
Start date
September 2027
Venue
St. Catharines Campus
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way,
St. Catharines,
Ontario,
L2S 3A1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
To be considered for admission to a Masters 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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.