Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,774 **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* equal consideration deadline. After that, we consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full
** total fee for Canadian students. $16,278.64 for international students
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Introduction
The Autism and Behavioural Science is a one-year graduate program for students looking to advance their knowledge in autism spectrum disorder. You will learn to design and implement behavior strategies, understand evidence-based treatments, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families. Graduating students will establish expertise within the children’s sector and be prepared for a range of career opportunities.
Your Learning Experience
Fanshawe’s Autism and Behavioural Science online program is about learning skills to teach skills and decrease challenging behaviors 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 the application of theories. You will gain knowledge on the theory of applied behavior 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 their 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 behavior analysis.
This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate 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 behavior strategies, understand evidence-based treatments for individuals with ASD, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families on implementing behavioral strategies.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BSCI-6001 ---- Applied Behaviour Analysis Intro
- BSCI-6002 ---- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- BSCI-6012 ---- Specialized Instructional Strategies
- BSCI-6004 ---- Working With Families and Teams
- BSCI-6013 ---- Ethics and Professionalism
- FLDP-6004 ---- Field Placement 1
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BSCI-6015 ---- Behavioural Skill Building
- BSCI-6016 ---- Parent and Staff Training
- BSCI-6009 ---- Treating Challenging Behaviours
- BSCI-6010 ---- Transition Planning and Implementation
- FLDP-6005 ---- Field Placement 2
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 10 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behavior of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Design and implement effective behavioral intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral 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 behavioral 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).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Autism and Behavioural Science program can find employment as instructor therapists with autism services and children's services, autism specialists in service agencies and school boards delivering programs for individuals with autism, and private providers of intensive behavioral intervention.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Autism and Behavioural Science program:
Instructor Therapist
Responsible for providing direct intervention, implementing programs, recording data, and attending clinical team meetings.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Educational Assistant
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies to support a student’s needs, interests, and abilities.
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