Program Overview

Autism and Behavioural Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Program Description

Students develop an understanding of current theories and treatment methodologies used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and incorporate modified practices and procedures appropriate to the child and the situation. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of effective behavioural treatment plans according to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD, as well as child development and augmentative communication systems. This provides students with the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural science for application within the autism and children’s service sector. Theories, terminology, and applications to current approaches to teamwork and working with families of children with ASD are presented.

Admission Requirements

• College diploma, or university degree, with a specialty in Behavioural Science, Sociology Child Studies, Education, Psychology or Rehabilitation or similar discipline.

Additional Information

Students are required to provide evidence of approved certification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention/Intervention (TCI or NVCPI) and Possession of a Standard First Aid and (HCP) (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) as a prerequisite to the Field Placement component of this program.

Course Offerings and Equivalents

• Behavioural Skill Building (ODE) - BESC 1010
• Ethics and Professionalism (ODE) - ETHS 1000
• Field Placement 1 - BESC 1004
• Field Placement 2 - BESC 1009
• Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ODE) - BESC 1000
• Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ODE) - BESC 1001
• Parent and Staff Training (ODE) - BESC 1006
• Specialized Instructional Strategies (ODE) - BESC 1002
• Transition Planning and Implementation (ODE) - BESC 1007
• Treating Challenging Behaviours (ODE) - BESC 1008
• Working with Families and Teams (ODE) - BESC 1003

Program Information

• Program code: ATBS
• Duration: 1 Year
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Program Delivery: Part-time – online
• Program delivery method(s): Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Finance and Fees

• Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?
  • As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
• What is the cost of the program?
  • As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.

Online Learning

• What is an OntarioLearn (ODE) course?
  • These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

• Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?
  • Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
  • Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.