Behaviour Intervention (Certificate)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
CNBHVI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Credential Type
Certificate
Transcript Title
Behaviour Intervention Cert
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202430
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Behaviour Intervention
Length of Program
One year
Credits
18.00
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements.
  • Two 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, the applicant will be notified by the department

NOTE:  Applicants who have completed 9 or more post-secondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5) for admission to any Faculty of Applied Community Studies program.

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements:

  • Successful completion of 18 credits
  • At least 50% (9 credits) of all courses must be completed at Douglas College
  • Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years

 

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester I

DACS 1140

Introduction to Practice

3

DACS 1150

Teaching and Learning Foundations

3

Semester II

DACS 1170

Characteristics of Exceptionalities

3

DACS 1280

Foundations of Family Support

3

Semester III

DACS 1256

Teaching & Learning: Introduction to Communication and Behaviour

3

DACS 1241*

Behaviour Intervention Practicum

3

Total Credits

 

18

* DACS 1241 may be taken up to a maximum of two times.