Autism & Behavioural Science (Alternate Delivery)
Program Overview
This standardized part-time graduate certificate program offers specialized knowledge and skills in assessing and treating autism spectrum disorder. Through coursework and field placements, graduates develop expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis principles and techniques, enabling them to work effectively with individuals with ASD in various settings, including community agencies, schools, and private providers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This part-time graduate certificate program will take one calendar 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.
Program Highlights:
- The program is standardized across the province to deliver identical curriculum and protocol.
- Two field placements allow students to gain valuable practical experience working with individuals with autism.
- Graduates will demonstrate leadership in guiding the activities of others and will have the knowledge and skills necessary to develop practical solutions.
- Comprehensive training in the area of Applied Behaviour Analysis principles and practices including Intensive Behavioural Intervention Techniques.
Careers:
If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.
- Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry. Please note that COVID vaccinations will become a part of the clinical placement clearance requirements for fall 2021. A COVID vaccination is not a requirement to attend St. Clair College, however, a vaccination will be required prior to attending clinical placement. This additional requirement will be added to the list of current vaccinations required on the Medical form for clearance.
- Students without their vaccinations cannot be guaranteed a clinical placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs. To obtain the COVID vaccination, Students must arrange an appointment through Public Health, a participating pharmacy, or their health care provider. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
- Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees.
- Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
- The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:
- Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.
- Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans based on the principles of ABA.
- Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.
- Design, implement, and evaluate as part of a team, ABA based transition plans for individuals with ASD.
- Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines
- Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their families.
- Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.
