Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate) – NEW

Program Overview

With the rate of Ontarians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continuing to rise, so is the need for skilled professionals who are prepared to use evidence-based interventions to support individuals, as well as their families and caregivers. In this program – the only one of its kind in Ontario to focus on older youth and adults, as well as children, in a variety of settings – students will develop expertise in the collaborative design, implementation and evaluation of effective behavioural intervention plans, according to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. They will also gain valuable work experience through two supervised field placements.

Teaching

Behavioural therapies

Collaboration

Admission Requirements

Degree in Behavioural Science, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology.
Proof of English language proficiency required

Ontario College Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker.
Proof of English language proficiency required

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2021	Open	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

Applied Behaviour Analysis
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Instruction Strategies
Working with Family and Teams
Ethics and Professionalism
Field Placement 1

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Instructor therapist
Behavioural technician

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Program Details

As an Autism and Behavioural Sciences graduate, you will be able to:

Assess life skills, language skills, and challenging behaviour under appropriate supervision using a variety of assessment tools.
Implement behavioural intervention and transition plans collaboratively, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans using a range of data collection and summary methods.
Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines.
Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of evidence-based intervention services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their communities.
Develop evidence-based interventions by evaluating empirical data to inform practice.

Admission Requirements

Degree in Behavioural Science, Child Studies, Education,Psychology, Social Work or Sociology.
Proof of English language proficiency required

Ontario College Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker.
Proof of English language proficiency required

Courses

Semester 1

Applied Behaviour Analysis
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Instruction Strategies
Working with Family and Teams
Ethics and Professionalism
Field Placement 1

Semester 2

Behavioural Skill Building
Parent and Staff Training
Treating Challenging Behaviours
Measurement of Behaviour and Data Collection Strategies
Field Placement 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic
Tuition	$2,722
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337
Program Incidental	$0
Total Fees:	$4,059

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Instructor therapist
Behavioural technician

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Elementary or secondary school boards
Early intervention programs
Clinical programs
Community agencies
Private family setting
Public or private-sector agencies

Field Placement

Students will have the opportunity to apply the theories, concepts and strategies they have learned in a supervised setting through two field placements. Students will begin to build their resumés and professional networks while gaining hands-on, real work experience in their chosen field.

COVID-19 Information

Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate) – NEW

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]