Graduate Certificate - Autism and Behavioural Science
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individuals in Canada. ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socially interact and will often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviors.
Course details
Use behavior analysis to teach socially significant skills to improve quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individuals in Canada. ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socially interact and will often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviors. ASD is a spectrum therefore the degree to which an individual experience these challenges will vary. Highest overall student satisfaction of any comparable program in Ontario.
What You’ll Learn:
- Apply evidence-based treatments and how they are used to teach individuals with autism.
- Design, implement and evaluate treatment plans using behavioral strategies.
- Comprehend and respond to needs of family members.
- Train caregivers to implement techniques with their children.
- Develop an understanding of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in the intensive behavior intervention application with children with autism.
Selected University Details
Located in Hamilton, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public college of applied arts and technology that was set up during the formation of the educational system in Ontario as far back as 1966. Students can take their pick from over 130 full-time programs and apprenticeship programs and more than 1,000 continuing education courses. With a focus on health science and engineering technology education, Mohawk is known to be the largest trainer of apprentices in Ontario. English language training is on offer for overseas students, as also bridging programs for professionals who have obtained their qualifying degrees abroad in health sciences and engineering technology. With an eye firmly on the needs of the future, Mohawk equips students with all they need to face the challenges of tomorrow’s world. New-age technologies such as AI and Robotics, Biotechnology and digital health and cybersecurity take centre stage; and all efforts are taken to ensure that graduates are ready to take on the complexities of a digital future
Mohawk College
Canada
Duration : 8 months
Delivery mode : Online/on campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS overall 6.5 not less than 6
- Agregate 50% in Bachelors
View Details: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/graduate-studies/autism-and-behavioural-science-164
- Instructor Therapist
- Behavior Therapist
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
- Minimum Level of Education Required: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Min GPA: 50.0%
- Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
- Relevant background: Preference will be given to applicants with a degree or diploma in human services, psychology, or health sciences
- Program orientation session attendance is strongly recommended
- Criminal record check
- Communicable disease screening
