Autism and Behavioural Science Program (Postgraduate) (C405)

Passage International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

George Brown College Autism and Behavioural Science Program (Postgraduate) (C405)

Autism and Behavioural Science Program (Postgraduate) (C405)

The one-year Autism and Behavioural Science (Postgraduate) (C405) program was developed in response to the growing public concern about services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was designed to deepen the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural sciences for application within the children’s sector and simultaneously create a pool of qualified individuals to meet the needs of service agencies that provide autism or children’s services. This program enables graduates with university degrees and graduates of early childhood education, social service worker, child and youth care, developmental service worker and similar programs to acquire the specialized skills and expertise they need to work with individuals with a diagnosis of autism.

Requirements

Program specific admission terms

• Completion of a three-year or four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (no specific major, though a major in psychology, or related discipline, is highly recommended).
• Or a two-year or three-year diploma in a human services discipline (a major in psychology is recommended).
• It is recommended that related degrees / diplomas include at least one or more psychology course(s).
• Please note : This program has a strong focus on behaviour change and behavioural sciences, so some previous psychology-related education is highly recommended in order to be successful in the program.

Program specific requirements

• Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet and complete all the mandatory & Pre-placement requirements for this program. It may take up to 8 to 10 weeks to complete.
• Students will need to process and provide proof of their medical records (such as TDAP shot, COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports / titres and Two-Step TB Skin Test), proof of clear Vulnerable Sector Check renewed every year, Standard First Aid Certificate renewed every three years, Basic Life Support certificate renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the program specific deadline to ParaMed Placement Pass website.
• COVID-19 vaccination : Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
• The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations whom students will engage in practice. Students who do not comply with the program’s health policy and non-academic requirements, or who do not submit all required documentation by deadlines established by the program will be excluded from the clinical practicum. Exclusion from clinical practicum for any reason may jeopardize students' academic standing and successful completion of this program.
• All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
• In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed, and this check must be renewed every year before entering into field or clinical placement.
• The Vulnerable Sector Check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
• Students are responsible for ensuring that the Vulnerable Sector Check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and / or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).
• Students who are unable to provide a “clear” Vulnerable Sector Check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and will therefore be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program. Our agency partners have the final decision for students being allowed to practice in their agency.
• Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and / or securing employment. The fees for the vulnerable sector check vary and must be paid by the student.