Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants who have completed 9 or more postsecondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5) for admission into any CFCS program.
- Provide 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 and short term goals, and the applicant's related strengths and limitations.
- Successfully participate in a formal orientation and selection process to determine suitability and readiness for training. Suitability is determined on the basis of an overview of an applicant's emotional stability, physical health, formal education, the ability to work in a team setting and life experience.
- A Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by the Office of the Registrar).
- A completed medical suitability form.
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 48 credits
- 50% (24 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Students are required to submit a copy of a current First Aid with CPR Certificate. The course may be Standard or Emergency First Aid, with the training consisting of a minimum of 8 hours. The CPR must include training for both the adult and child.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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SEMESTER I |
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Introduction to Community |
3.00 |
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Personal and Professional Development |
1.50 |
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Change and Development: Lifespan |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Practice |
3.00 |
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Teaching and Learning: Foundations |
3.00 |
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Exploring Exceptionalities |
1.50 |
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Total Credits Semester I |
15.00 |
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SEMESTER II |
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Working with Others |
3.00 |
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Teaching and Learning: Adaptations and Modifications |
3.00 |
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Alternative and Augmentative Communication |
3.00 |
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Perspectives on Disability |
1.50 |
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Practicum I |
4.50 |
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Total Credits Semester II |
15.00 |
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SEMESTER III |
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Support Across the Lifespan |
3.00 |
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Supporting Families |
1.50 |
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Person-Centered Thinking and Accountability |
1.50 |
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Teaching and Learning: Positive Behaviour Supports |
3.00 |
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Personal Assistance |
1.50 |
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Practicum II |
4.50 |
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Total Credits Semester III |
15.00 |
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English Exit Requirements - See notes below: |
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ENGL or CMNS |
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3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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48.00 |
** CCSD 1240 and CCSD 2340 may be taken up to a maximum of two times.
English Exit Requirements:
Certificate and diploma students are required to complete their English Language exit requirement prior to graduating. The CFCS exist requirements are as follows:
- "C-" or higher in CMNS 1110 or CMNS 1115 (or equivalent - see Transfer Guide) OR
- "C-" or higher in ENGL 1130 (or equivalent - see Transfer Guide) OR
- "C-" or higher in a university transferable English literature course.
To take CMNS 1110, CMNS 1115 or ENGL 1130 in order to meet your English Language exit requirement, you are advised that:
- English 12 with a "B" (or equivalent) or the Douglas College Computer-based English Assessment is required to take CMNS 1110 or ENGL 1130.
- The three credits from the English exit requirement course are over and above the 45 credits (certificate) or 60 credits (diploma) required for the program.
- CMNS 1110, or ENGL 1130 cannot be used as one of your program electives. If you take both CMNS 1110 and ENGL 1130, one of these courses can be used as an elective. (These notes also apply to students who take CMNS 1115 instead of CMNS 1110).
English Exit Exemptions:
Students may be exempt from taking a three credit academic writing course if they have achieved:
- An "A-" or higher in each of the following first-semester courses: CFCS 1110, CFCS 1130 or ECED 1100, plus all first-semester program required courses with a letter grade. Students in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation must achieve "A-" or higher in CFCS 1110, CFCS 1130 and INTR 1225.
- Upon special request, PLAR Practitioners with a satisfactory portfolio of workplace writing may also be exempt.
Students are responsible for providing all necessary documentation to demonstrate English Entrance and Exit Policy requirements or equivalencies.