Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Science
- 1 years
- Duration
- 18,730 CAD
- Price
- Sep 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Kingston / Canada
- Location
- St. Lawrence College, Canada
- School
Program description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can impair a person's ability to communicate, socialize, and perform well at home, school, and in their society. Language, social and play skills, self-help abilities, academics, motor skills, life skills, and proper behavior can all be developed with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Students in this highly specialized curriculum learn to examine relevant research, devise intervention plans, administer programs, and gather data to ensure intervention tactics effectively meet specified goals.
Graduates:
- Understand the whole spectrum of ASD and how human development happens in the neurotypical population.
- Learn about the many evidence-based strategies for autism treatment.
- Understand how to administer curriculum-based and functional evaluations;
- Based on the evaluation results, you can develop, implement, and monitor interventions.
- Understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of working in the ABA area.
- Demonstrate workplace leadership by sharing knowledge and skills for effective ASD treatment solutions.
Students can expect a heavy workload because this is a graduate certificate program. Classes blend theory with hands-on learning and group projects. Field postings are available in a variety of settings, some of which may necessitate the use of a car.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Working With Families & Teams
- Field Placement 1
- Specialized Instructional Strategies
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Semester 2
- Treating Challenging Behaviour
- Behavioural Skill Building
- Parent and Staff Training
- Transition Planning and Implementation
- Field Placement 2
Price
- Tuition 16,430 CAD
- Program Fees 0.00 CAD
- Ancillary Fees 2,300 CAD
Total tuition for all education - 18,730 CAD
Fees are estimates only
Requirements for applicants
Admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree with a specialty in community services or social services including Psychology, Education or related health discipline
English Proficiency requirements are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic - Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition - 83
- TOEFL Computer-based Test - 220
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online)* - overall 60
- EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency)* - pre 1
- The Michigan English Test* - Overall 62 with no individual score below 60, ECCE/ECPE 650 or higher
- Cambridge English Proficiency* - 180
- Duolingo (Temporarily accepted)* - 115
- Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) - 60
*Note: Students from India are not eligible to submit the results of this test as proof of English proficiency.
About the university
St. Lawrence College has campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, Ontario. Our secure neighborhoods combine small-town atmosphere with big-city attractions, like shopping, eating, and nightlife.
The institution has 6,700 full-time and 20,000 part-time students in 89 academic programs and 829 full- and part-time employees, including 414 professors.
With modern, expansive facilities in three vibrant eastern Ontario cities and a solid track record of excellence, St. Lawrence College still combines all the benefits of a world-class education with the advantages of small-town living and personal attention to detail.
