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Campus:
Windsor Campus (B935)
Program Length:
One Year - Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:





Rita Miceli
519-972-2727, ext. 5534
Email:rmiceli@stclaircollege.ca
Cristina Angileri
519-972-2727, ext. 5057
Email:cangileri@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline (eg. Behavioural Science, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Educational Assistant).

PROGRAM GOAL
This program is now being offered as a full time program and will take one year to complete. Graduates of this program will obtain a higher level of specialized knowledge, skill and independence in the areas of assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

Graduates will demonstrate leadership in guiding the activities of others and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to develop practical solutions. A broad understanding and training in the area of Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and practices including Intensive Behavioural Intervention Techniques is a focus of the curriculum.

This program is a combination of academic and practical experience and provides an opportunity for learners to build on their undergraduate studies in order to work effectively as an integral member of a services delivery team, supporting individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Instructor Therapists in:
  • Community Agencies
  • School Boards
  • Government funded Autism programs
  • Private providers
  • Home programs
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400 - 600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadians, U.S. and International students click here.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ABS100
4
Intro to Applied Behaviour
ABS105
3
Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ABS115
3
Working with Families and Teams
ABS125
9
Field Placement I
ABS107
4
Specialized Instructional Strategies

Semester 2
ABS202
2
Transition Planning & Implementations
ABS120
3
Ethics & Professionalism
ABS200
3
Behavioural Skills Building
ABS203
2
Parent & Staff Training
ABS225
14
Field Placement II
ABS130
1
Non-violent Crises Prevention & Intervention
ABS110
3
Treating Challenging Behaviours



 

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