Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science

at Niagara College Canada Welland

Modules:
 

• Introduction to Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Specialized Instructional Strategies
• Working with Families and Teams
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Field Placement I

• Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Child and Youth Care (Worker), Communication Disorders Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Social Service Worker or Therapeutic Recreation OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Speech and Language Sciences, Social Work or Sociology OR
• For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study, please submit a one-page cover letter indicating why you feel you would be successful in the ABS program, what experience you have already, and a résumé that includes your educational and work background with a current e-mail address AND
• Proof of English proficiency

Domestic Applicants:
CA$ 5,547 per year

International Applicants:
CA$ 18,018 per year

Graduates will work predominantly with individuals with ASD as Behavioural Technicians in therapeutic and educational environments as part of a treatment team supervised by a Behaviour Analyst and/or Psychologist.
 

• Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy in community, private or home-based settings

• Working with families, including parent training

• Working for organizations that serve individuals with ASD

• Working as educational assistants or ABA facilitators in school boards