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, which focuses on children, older youth and adults 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.

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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Tuition

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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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Teaching

Behavioural therapies

Collaboration

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2022	Open	Waitlisted
January 2023	Open

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Assess life skills, language skills, and challenging behavior under appropriate supervision using a variety of assessment tools.
Implement behavioural intervention and transition plans collaboratively, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
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 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 Autism and Spectrum Disorder (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

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. Please refer to Admission Process es for details regarding highly competitive programs.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

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. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

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.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes. These costs include:

Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and ESPC verification partner.
Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified to be eligible for the field placement component of this program. You must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements
Current Level C CPR certification from a recognized provider
Current standard first aid certification from a recognized provider
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

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Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate) – NEW

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Technology Recommendations

Helpful Resources

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Financial Aid Information

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]

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