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Autism and Behavioural Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Become an expert in the field of autism and behavioural science. Design and implement effective behavioural treatment plans for children and their families.

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Program code ATBS

Duration

Credential Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery Part-time

Program delivery method(s) Online What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Students develop an understanding of current theories and treatment methodologies used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and incorporate modified practices and procedures appropriate to the child and the situation. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of effective behavioural treatment plans according to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD, as well as child development and augmentative communication systems. This provides students with the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural science for application within the autism and children’s service sector. Theories, terminology, and applications to current approaches to teamwork and working with families of children with ASD are presented.

What are the admission requirements for the Autism and Behavioural Sciences graduate certificate program?

Autism and Behavioural Sciences admission requirements

– College diploma, or university degree, with a specialty in Behavioural Science, Sociology Child Studies, Education, Psychology or Rehabilitation or similar discipline.

Additional information

Students are required to provide evidence of approved certification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention/Intervention (TCI or NVCPI) and Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) as a prerequisite to the Field Placement component of this program.

What courses are included in the Autism and Behavioural Sciences program?

Course offerings and equivalents

Currently available courses are linked below.

Course title

Course code

OntarioLearn equivalents

Behavioural Skill Bldg (ODE)

BESC 1010

Ethics/Professionalism (ODE)

Introduction to ABA (ODE)

BESC 1000

Parent/Staff Training (ODE)

BESC 1006

Special. Instruct. Strat (ODE)

BESC 1002

Transition Plan/Implent (ODE)

BESC 1007

Treating Challeng Behav (ODE)

BESC 1008

Working w/Families/Teams (ODE)

BESC 1003

Course title

Course code

OntarioLearn equivalents

How do I apply to the Autism and Behavioural Sciences program?

Apply online through ontariocolleges.ca

Make sure you meet program admission requirements
Complete an online application using the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) using the part-time program code
When registration opens, select the course(s) from the program webpage course listing and follow the prompt steps to register and pay

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Finance and fees

Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?

As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.

For more information about OSAP, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the OSAP/financial aid webpage.

What is the cost of the program?

As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.

For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.

Online learning

What is an OntarioLearn (ODE) course?

These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.

OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.

When a Georgian course isn’t available to be delivered online, we’ve listed an OntarioLearn course in the delivery schedule. The majority of the Georgian courses have ODE equivalents set up. You can choose to take either course.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?

Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.

Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.

To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.