Autism and Behavioural Science - (Online)

Program Overview

The Autism and Behavioural Science Online Program is a one-year college graduate certificate program. This program is designed for graduate students interested in this field. Students will learn theories of applied behaviour analysis and methods to deliver support to persons with disabilities across all age sectors. Graduates of the program will be in high demand and able to select from a range of opportunities including working in clinical settings, school boards, and community agencies.

Program Details

Program Code
AUT3
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Delivery
Full-Time
Part-Time
Online
Duration
45 weeks

Your Learning Experience

Fanshawe’s Autism and Behavioural Science online program is about learning skills to teach skills and decrease challenging behaviours 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 application of theories. You will gain knowledge on the theory of applied behaviour 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 your 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 behaviour analysis.  

 

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, scheduled online with the choice for students to opt-in to face-to-face learning one weekend a month. The 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 behaviour strategies, understand evidence-based treatments for individuals with ASD, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families on implementing behavioural strategies.

A part-time, online version of this program is also available

 

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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 behavioural intervention.

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario? 

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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Autism and Behavioural Science students helping a child learn
Show Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.

2. Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans based on the principles of ABA.

4. Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.

5. Design, implement, and evaluate as part of a team, ABA based transition plans for individuals with ASD.

6. Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines

7. Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their families.

8. Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.

 

Admission Requirements

Child and Youth Care College Advanced Diploma
OR
Early Childhood Education CollegeDiploma
OR
Social Service Worker CollegeDiploma
OR
Developmental Services Worker CollegeDiploma
OR
A Degree in Social Sciences
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English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be requiredto demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the followingmethods:

  • A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English creditfrom an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on theprogram's Admission Requirements
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with aminimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), withtest results within the last two years
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score lessthan 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within thelast two years.  SDS Program Requirements.  
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overallscore of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands,with test results within the last two years
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of59, with test results within the last two years
  • A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score onthe Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than169, with test results within the last two years
  • An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with aminimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test resultswithin the last two years
  • Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% inESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
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Recommended Academic Preparation

  • A major in sociology or psychology is recommended forapplicants with a university degree.
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Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the availablespaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:
  1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
  2. Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date,Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come,first-served basis until the program is full)
  3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements
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Post-Admission Requirements

The following items are applicable to the program and are timesensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacementfor important information about preparing for placement by the duedate.

  • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (eitherSt. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a BasicRescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR)
  • Evidence of Good Health
  • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, includinga check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database
  • Placement Agreement
  • An approved non violent crisis intervention course (i.e., CPI,BMS, PMAB)

Courses

Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
BSCI-6001Applied Behaviour Analysis Intro4
This course introduces the student to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which is the basis for Intensive Behavioural Interventions (IBI). In addition to basic terminology, students will learn when and how to use these techniques appropriately. Students will also learn how to access and interpret journal publications in the field of autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
BSCI-6002Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)3
This course examines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to core features and diagnostic criteria. This course provides an introduction to a neurodevelopmental and behavioural understanding of individuals with ASD.
BSCI-6004Working With Families & Teams3
This course presents the student with theories, terminology and applications underlying current approaches to teamwork and working with the families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The focus will be on effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, which is essential to successful Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Students will develop the interpersonal, job-oriented skills necessary to problem-solve as team members in a flexible, empathetic, resourceful, and productive manner.
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Tuition Summary

Online

Canadian Costs
$4,763.81
Total Cost of Program
International Costs
$16,268.25
Total Cost of Program

*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.

 
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    University

    Fanshawe College

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    Country

    Canada

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    Program Discipline

    Miscellaneous

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    Duration

    45 weeks

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    Tuition fee

    CAD 16268.00 / Per Year

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    Cost of Living

    CAD 10000

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    Average processing time

    1 month

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    Program Category

    Undergraduate Program

IELTs Requirements:
  • Total score

    6.5

  • Writing band score

    6.5 (min)

  • Listening band score

    6.0 (min)

  • Reading band score

    6.0 (min)

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