Behaviour Intervention
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
CNBHVI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Behaviour Intervention
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Behavior Intervention Cert
Date of first offering
Start term
201620
End term
201820
Credential
Certificate in Behaviour Intervention
Length of program
One year
Credits
15.00
Admissions requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements.
- Evidence of completion of at least 60 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in a department-related setting. Applicants will be mailed a Verification of Volunteer/Work Experience form after they have applied to the program. Forms are to be completed by the applicant's direct supervisor.
- Two additional professional reference letters attesting to the applicant's suitability to the program.
- A current resume.
- A letter of intent from the applicant, stating the reasons for choosing the program, long-term and short-term goals, and the applicant's related strengths and limitations.
- A personal interview may be required. If an interview is required, it will occur after April 1 and the applicant will be notified
- A completed medical suitability form.
Curriculum framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 15 credits
- 25% (4 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College *
- A current Standard First Aid with CPR certificate (minimum of eight hours) is required to be eligible for graduation
* Effective for Summer 2017 graduation, a minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College.
Course Requirements:
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
Semester I |
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Introduction to Practice |
3 | |
Teaching and Learning Foundations |
3 | |
Semester II |
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The Young Child with Autism |
1.5 | |
Supporting Families |
1.5 | |
Semester III |
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Supporting Positive Behaviour and Communication |
3 | |
Select one course from the following two options: |
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Behaviour Intervention Practicum |
3 | |
Behavioural Intervention Lab |
3 | |
Total Credits |
|
15 |
** BHIN 1240 (or BHIN 1340) may be taken up to a maximum of two times.