AUTISM AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Interested in working as an instructor therapist in an Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) program? This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with a firm grounding in the principles and practices of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); specifically, in the application of ABA to IBI with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). 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.

To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within six years. A grade of at least C- is required in each course in order to be successful in the program.

Graduates of the program work predominantly with children and career opportunities include ASD treatment teams, school boards, community agencies, and family settings.

Admission Requirements:

Students are required to provide proof of a successful completion of an approved diploma or degree program in a related discipline:  behavioural science, early childhood education, child and youth worker, developmental services worker, social services worker, sociology, psychology, child studies, education. 

All applicants must complete an application form.

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School of Part-time Studies
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Room C-137
Ottawa, Ontario  K2G 1V8

Prior to clinical experience, students are required to complete an Algonquin College Health Assessment Form and/or Immunization Form.  A Police Record Check must be completed and on file prior to the first clinical experience.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.