Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- 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 into any Faculty of Applied Community Studies program.
- Provide evidence of completion of at least 60 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in a field-related setting (information will be provided by Enrolment Services).
- 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.
- Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the department to further determine suitability to the program.
- A Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by Enrolment Services).
Aboriginal Stream
Applicants to the Classroom and Community Support Diploma program - Aboriginal Stream must complete a program-specific application form.
Priority will be given to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and to those who work for Aboriginal child, youth and family-serving agencies. Applicants will participate in an individual or group interview to determine suitability for admission into Aboriginal Applied Community Studies Stream.
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 credits.
- 25% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College for students using transfer credit from other institutions, and/or have successfully challenged courses through prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR).
- 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 either or both adult and child.
Course Requirements:
| Year 1 | ||
| Course Number |
Course Title | Credits |
| CFCS 1130 | Change and Development Lifespan | 3.0 |
| DACS 1140+ | Introduction to Practice | 3.0 |
| DACS 1150 | Teaching and Learning: Foundations | 3.0 |
| DACS 1170 | Characteristics of Exceptionalities | 3.0 |
| DACS 1250 | Teaching and Learning: Universal Design for Learning | 3.0 |
| DACS 1256 | Teaching and Learning: Introduction to Communication and Behaviour | 3.0 |
| DACS 1280+ | Foundations of Family Support | 3.0 |
| DACS 2320 | Working with Others | 3.0 |
| DACS 2370 | Personal Assistance | 1.5 |
| DACS 1240+ | Practicum 1 | 4.5 |
| Year 2 | ||
| Course Number |
Course Title | Credits |
| DACS 2344 | Practicum 2 | 3.0 |
| DACS 2356 | Teaching and Learning: Supporting Communication and Behaviour | 3.0 |
| DACS 2380 | Person Centred Planning and Community Building | 3.0 |
| ENGL 1130* | Academic English | 3.0 |
| DACS 2420 | Personal and Professional Leadership | 3.0 |
| DACS 2421 | Supports for Children and Youth with Disabilities | 3.0 |
| DACS 2431 | Contemporary Practice in Adult Service | 3.0 |
| DACS 2440 | Service-Learning | 3.0 |
| Elective**+ | 3.0 | |
| Elective ** | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits for Diploma | 60.0 |
*CMNS 1110 or CMNS 1115 may be substituted for ENGL 1130.
** Students may choose 2 University Transfer electives. The DACS Department may approve specific non-U.T. courses as substitutes for U.T. electives on an individual basis.
+ Aboriginal Stream Students: Completion of the following Aboriginal Stream courses: CFCS 1142 may substitute for DACS 1140; CFCS 2212 may substitute for a UT elective; CFCS 2332 may substitute for DACS 1280; CFCS 1242 may substitute for DACS 1240.
Students who were admitted to the program prior to Fall 2022
Students who were admitted to the program prior to Fall 2020:
- CCSD 2334 and CCSD 2335 may be used as a substitution for DACS 1280.
- CCSD 1170 and BHIN 1230; or BHIN 1230 and CCSD 1121; or CCSD 1170 and CCSD 1121 may be used as a substitution for DACS 1170.
- CCSD 1260 or BHIN 1256 may be used as a substitution for DACS 1256.
- CCSD 2350 or CFCS 2391 may be used as a substitution for DACS 2356.
- CCSD 2340 or DACS 2340 may be used as a substitution for DACS 2341 and one of the electives**.
- CMNS 1210, or CMNS 1216, or CMNS 1217, or CMNS 2316, or CMNS 2317 or ENGL 1130, or CMNS 1110, or CMNS 1115 may be used as a substitute for DACS 2320.
Classroom and Community Support Diploma - Behaviour Intervention Specialty
Students who wish to receive a Classroom and Community Support Diploma - Behaviour Intervention Specialty designation with their diploma must take: