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The Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program prepares you for a meaningful career working with people of all ages who have special needs such as developmental disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, dual diagnosis, and multiple handicaps. The main goal of our DSW program is to support these individuals to be a part of our community. As a DSW student, you will learn many valuable skills that can be used to promote the development and maintenance of the physical health, mental health, and personal empowerment of individuals with special needs. A significant number of field placement hours are incorporated into the DSW program, providing students with opportunities for the real-life application of skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.
DSW graduates are employed by community agencies, school boards, and families in a variety of jobs: residential counsellor, educational assistant, adult day program counsellor, recreationist, seniors' support worker, and independent contract staff.
As a DSW, you will truly make a difference in the lives of other people!


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The DSW Apprenticeship Option!
The DSW program now offers an apprenticeship option to students who are employed in developmental services. Apprenticeship provides students with the opportunity to continue working, while the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) pays for approximately 80 per cent of their college course fees. Apprentices are required to learn skills on the job, while also completing their college courses. To be eligible for apprenticeship, students must be employed full or part time in developmental services, be 18 years of age, have a Canadian social insurance number, have completed Grade 12 or the equivalent, and have the approval of their employer.

For further information, please contact Jo Anne Nugent at joanne.nugent@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 ext. 3257.

Visit communityservices.humber.ca.


Refer to the individual course listings for information on the following courses.

Semester 1
Compulsory Courses - 8 Required FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
COMM 200 College Writing Skills Distance Education - Web (List) FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
DSW. 101 Understanding Human Behaviour FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 102 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 1 WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 104 Community Orientation WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 107 Field Practice 1
DSW. 108 Human Growth and Development 1 FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 202 Developing Interpersonal Skills FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 215 Intervention Techniques 1 FALL 2010 (September - December)
Semester 2
Compulsory Courses - 8 Required
DSW. 105 Person-Centred Planning FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 106 Educational Strategies WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 109 Responding to Abuse FALL 2010 (September - December) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
DSW. 200 Field Practice 2
DSW. 203 Human Growth and Development 2 WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 204 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 2 FALL 2010 (September - December) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
DSW. 205 Abnormal Psychology/Dual Diagnosis WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 230 Professionalism in Developmental Services FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March)
Semester 3
Compulsory Courses - 9 Required
COMM 300 Business Writing Skills Distance Education - Web (List) FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
DSW. 201 Human Sexuality FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 207 Basic Pharmacology 1 FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 208 Health and Wellness 1 FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 302 Community Living FALL 2010 (September - December) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
DSW. 303 Counselling Skills
DSW. 304 Sign Language and Augmentative Communication FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 315 Intervention Techniques 2 WINTER 2011 (January - March)
HUMA 024 Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science Distance Education - Web (List) FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March) SPRING/SUMMER 2011 (April - August)
Semester 4
Compulsory Courses - 6 Required
DSW. 301 Basic Pharmacology 2 FALL 2010 (September - December) WINTER 2011 (January - March)
DSW. 306 Health and Wellness 2 FALL 2010 (September - December)
DSW. 400 Home/Community Practicum
DSW. 401 Education/Employment Support Practicum
DSW. 402 Life Skills/Seniors Practicum
DSW. 405 Integrative Seminar