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Graduates of this Ontario College Graduate Certificate program are prepared for roles as behaviour technicians, technologists, consultants or therapists. All of these professionals will acquire enhanced skills to support individuals with challenging behaviours. This includes people who have developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, autism, and other complex needs. The curriculum teaches skills with respect to behaviour program development and evaluation, such as observing behaviours, recording data, reporting, implementing behavioural techniques and strategies and participating as a team member. The program consists of six compulsory courses. Course sequencing enables students to complete the certificate while they work, and to become behaviour technicians in six months or one year, beginning in either the fall, winter or spring semester.
Benefits of Humber College's Behavioural Science Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Program
- Completion of the program in six months or one year
- Completion of the certificate while you work (i.e., classes take place weekends, across a week, online, and/or hybrid -combination of online and in-class sessions)
- Curriculum is comprehensive and specifically focused on ABA
- The program is a condensed and an efficient opportunity for students to learn ABA skills comparable to accelerated diploma programs in ABA
- Education and training in ABA is ideal for graduates of the ECE, CYW and DSW programs, university students, managers and their staff, professionals in the community, social, school, health care, mental health systems and for parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Placement options in ABA and community-based agencies
- Bursaries for students who qualify
- Graduate employment opportunities and possibilities (e.g., upgrade skills for current jobs, increase potential for promotion to supervisory positions, increase salary potential)
- The possibility of partnership building with community agencies and school boards to provide additional courses and sequences in the community
- Workshops on relevant topics approximately three times a year
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Admission Requirements(s)
Educational
- A Developmental Services Worker Diploma
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- A diploma in a related human services area such as Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Nursing, Gerontology, etc.
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- A degree in a related area such as psychology, social work, education, etc.
Experiential
- Working or volunteering with individuals with a developmental disability
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- Being a family member of an individual with a developmental disability
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For further information and registration forms, contact john.kosmopoulos@humber.ca, co-ordinator, or 416.675.6622 ext. 3481, or visit communityservices.humber.ca.
Refer to the individual course listings for information on the following courses.
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| DSW. 800
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Introduction to Behaviour Technology
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Functional Behaviour Assessment and Program Evaluation
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What Graduates and Professionals Say
"Our past experiences in life help us to gather the pieces of the puzzle. We now have the pieces of the puzzle and Behavioural Science helps us to put the puzzle together, and accomplish our goals at a level that others can understand. At a busy time in my life where everything seemed so pressured for time, Humber College provided me with a relaxing opportunity for continuous learning. A truly amazing experience!"
Mirella DeGiovanni, Lead Safe Interventions Trainer, Toronto District School Board
"The program provided me with a comprehensive and relevant understanding of the concepts of applied behaviour analysis and the use of positive approaches, as well as opportunities to apply these concepts in professional settings. I draw upon these valuable learning experiences daily in my present role as a behaviour consultant."
Mackenzie Ketchell, Behaviour Consultant, Meta Centre
"The Behavioural Science program at Humber was recommended to me by my clinical manager. I was able to complete the program in one year and learned more than I thought possible! The professors were extremely knowledgeable and actually work in the field. I was able to practise everything I learned through the assignments and my placement. Humber was gracious enough to grant me a bursary to cover the cost of my entire placement. I even received a job offer before I completed the course. Thank you, Humber!!"
Natasha Shakespeare, Behaviour Management Supervisor, Community Living Association for South Simcoe
"Applied behaviour analysis and psychiatry are both important disciplines; they enhance each other infinitely when both specialties take a symbiotic approach towards each other. This cannot be more evident than when we support individuals with varying intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex needs. For students who are interested in pursuing this fascinating and rewarding clinical field, the Behavioural Science program at Humber College will certainly provide enhanced skills, a solid knowledge base and great field experience for students."
Dr. John C. C. Chan, MS., MD, FRCP, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Shaw Clinic, York Central Hospital
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