Knowledge of workplace rights and accommodations is a key, high-demand industry skill that opens up a wide range of possibilities. Increase your career prospects in human rights, disability management, return to work, advocacy, or accommodation with this fully online program. Through interactive courses, you’ll gain a comprehensive and holistic understanding of human rights law, health and wellness strategies, and disability management. You’ll learn essential skills that human resource professionals need to navigate — national and provincial employment legislation.
Upon graduation, you can immediately apply your skills to the workplace or continue your academic journey in fields such as social science, law, or human resources.
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
To apply for this program go to ontariocolleges.ca and apply using using program code AHRM.
Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year
Courses are offered on a part-time basis. Some courses have prerequisite requirements that must be completed before registration. Please consult with the Continuing Education team to ensure your course plan aligns with these requirements and supports your academic goals.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRP 0101 | Human Resource Mgmt Principles | 4 |
| GIC 7000 | Disability Management I | 3 |
| GIC 7001 | Holistic Approach to Disability | 3 |
| LAW 1066 | Human Rights Law I | 3 |
| LDS 7000 | Mental Health Wellness I | 3 |
| LDS 7001 | Mental Health Wellness II | 3 |
| LAW 1033 | Human Rights Law II | 3 |
| GIC 7002 | Disability Management II | 3 |
| COM 1006 | Communication and Advocacy | 3 |
| GIC 7003 | Case Studies | 3 |
| WPL 7000 | Accommodation and Human Rights Capstone | 3 |
Course delivery
Please visit Cambrian College's eStore to see which courses from this program are available for registration at this time.
Courses are delivered asynchronously online. This means you do not have to log in at a specific day or time to complete your coursework. However, you are responsible for meeting all course due dates as posted within the course. Most courses will have weekly modules or assignments to complete. We recommend that students budget a minimum of five hours per week per three-credit course they are taking online to be successful.
Important Note: Cambrian College reserves the right to cancel the offering of courses in certain terms.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
