Careers & Transfers
Lethbridge College’s Disability and Community Rehabilitation graduates are highly valued by human service agencies across Western Canada. Career opportunities include:
- Vocational Support Worker
- Employment Training Specialist
- Special Needs Daycare Worker
- Special Education Assistant
- Residential Team Leader
- Community Support Worker
- Recreation Specialist
- Assisted Living Worker
- Behavioural Support Worker
- Therapy Aide
- Rehabilitation Practitioner
- Advocacy and Family Liaison
- Planning Facilitator
TRANSFERS
Alberta Colleges
There are some curriculum differences between Disability Studies programs offered across the province. Transferability of courses will vary from one college to another. Students transferring from other Disability Studies programs taken at other post-secondary institutions in Alberta will have transfer credit evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
University of Calgary
Graduates may receive up to two years credit toward the University of Calgary’s Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Degree.
Athabasca University
Graduates of the Diploma in Disability and Community Rehabilitation may receive up to two years credit towards the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services Degree, at Athabasca University.
University of Victoria
Lethbridge College’s Disability and Community Rehabilitation program is part of a collaborative transfer agreement between Alberta colleges and the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria.
Ryerson University
Graduates may receive up to two years credit towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Disability Studies.
