Program Details
Program Code: AUT3
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration 45 weeks
Full Time Offerings:
Program Overview:
The Autism and Behavioural Science Online Program is a one-year college graduate certificate program. This program is designed for graduate students interested in this field. Students will learn theories of applied behaviour analysis and methods to deliver support to persons with disabilities across all age sectors. Graduates of the program will be in high demand and able to select from a range of opportunities including working in clinical settings, school boards, and community agencies.
Your Learning Experience
Fanshawe’s Autism and Behavioural Science online program is about learning skills to teach skills and decrease challenging behaviours for persons with autism and other disabilities. Students will learn foundational theories of practice in their first five courses followed by four additional courses in application of theories. You will gain knowledge on the theory of applied behaviour analysis and specifically how to support those with autism and other developmental disabilities. Students will learn to deliver support across all age sectors (children, youth, and adults).
Graduates will be ready to begin careers with your advanced knowledge of autism and awareness of effective intervention techniques from academic study and two field placements. You will be in high demand across the autism sector or, take your experience to new, ever-expanding fields within behaviour analysis.
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is delivered through synchronous online classes (occurring in the evenings, EST). The program develops advanced knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and awareness of effective intervention techniques via two field placements and academic study. Graduates have highly specialized areas of knowledge in ASD and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to design and implement behaviour strategies, understand evidence-based treatments for individuals with ASD, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families on implementing behavioural strategies.
Admission Requirements:
- Child and Youth Care College Advanced Diploma OR
- Early Childhood Education College Diploma OR
- Social Service Worker College Diploma OR
- Developmental Services Worker College Diploma OR
- A Degree in Social Sciences
COURSES
LEVEL 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BSCI-6001 Applied Behaviour Analysis Intro
- BSCI-6002 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- BSCI-6004 Working With Families & Teams
LEVEL 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BSCI-6012 Specialized Instructional Strategies
- BSCI-6013 Ethics & Professionalism
- FLDP-6004 Field Placement 1
LEVEL 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BSCI-6015 Behavioural Skill Building
- BSCI-6016 Parent & Staff Training
- BSCI-6009 Treating Challenging Behaviours
- BSCI-6010 Transition Planning & Implementation
- FLDP-6005 Field Placement 2
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
