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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Behaviour Support Diploma
The Behaviour Support Diploma Program builds on the knowledge
and skills you developed in the Education/Teacher Assistant
certificate program (see page 66 for more information).
This additional year of study focuses on the development of
knowledge and skills to work with children and youth with
behavioural challenges.
Graduates of the Behaviour Support Diploma have the
knowledge and skills to work in education/community settings
with individuals who exhibit emotional and/or behavioural
challenges requiring support.
Note: This program is being offered at our new Franklin Station
campus.
Please visit our website at bowvalleycollege.ca/franklinstation for
more
information.
COURSES IN PROGRAM*
(Subject to change)
• College Success Skills
• Collaborative Practices
• Professional Practices
• Trends and Issues in Human Services
• Family and Society Studies
• Therapeutic Communication
• Individualized Program Planning
• Support Strategies I
• Support Strategies II
• Specialized Interventions
• Developing Resiliency
• Working with Atypical Behaviours
• Behaviour Support Practicum I
• Behaviour Support Practicum II
• Behaviour Support Practicum III
• Introduction to e-Portfolio
• Career Skills Evaluation
* For more information on the individual courses in this program,
please refer to the glossary of courses on page 119.
CHECKLIST
Admission
Requirements:
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8
for further clarification.
• Successful completion of a recognized Education Assistant
Certificate
program
OR:
• Successful completion of a related Certificate in the Human
Services field
Pre-Program Requirements
The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the first day
of classes:
• Current Police Information Check (PIC)
• Current Child Intervention Record Check (CIRC)
Note: Students who have not submitted their documents by the start
of
the program will have their Letter of Admission withdrawn.
Transferability
Currently under review
Fees & Dates
Dates: Aug. 31, 2009
Program length: Two semesters (One year) Full-time
Domestic Tuition $2,490.00
Semester 2 $2,490.00
International Tuition $4,980.00
Semester 2 $4,980.00
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Materials Fee $25.00
Semester 2 $25.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $2,696.60
Semester 2 $2,696.60
Total Tuition & Fees - International $5,426.60
Semester 2 $5,426.60
* Fees subject to tuition increase.
Course Descriptions
College Success
Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college
and career. Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and
critical thinking.
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Collaborative
Practices
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Explore the principles of leadership and teamwork including decision
making, problem solving, conflict resolution, advocacy, and lifelong
development.
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Professional Practices
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This course addresses ethical and professional practices in
human services, such as personal and professional boundaries,
self care, stress management, and the role of life-long
learning.
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Trends and Issues in Human Services
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Study human services from a historical perspective. Examine
trends, values, and issues associated with support for
individuals with disabilities, and family functioning dynamics.
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Family and Society Studies
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This course addresses cultural competency as well as family
functioning, parenting and learning from families. Family issues
such as violence, neglect, and abandonment are explored.
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Therapeutic Communication
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This course focuses on specific aspects of effective
communication practices and the development of cultural
sensitivity and competence.
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Individualized Program Planning
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Prerequisite: EACP 160 Introduction to Exceptionalities or
equivalent.
This course examines the principles of program plan development,
including skills in observation, data collection, goal setting
and report writing.
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Support Strategies I
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This course focuses on the skills needed to build relationships
and address student engagement and explore strategies for
prevention, negotiation, improving self-esteem, and positive
reinforcement.
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Support
Strategies II
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This course focuses on proactive and reactive intervention
strategies including anger management, conflict resolution,
problem solving, social skill development and de-escalation.
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Specialized Interventions
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This course examines special topics associated with behaviour
issues such as safe restraints, suicide prevention, substance
abuse and assistive technology.
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Developing Resiliency
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This course focuses on the concept of resiliency in children,
families, and communities. Factors that contribute to resiliency
and factors that limit resiliency are examined.
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Working with Atypical Behaviours
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Examine the functions of behaviour as well as specific types of
disorders/disabilities related to aggression, hyperactivity,
social problems and mental illnesses, and behaviour diagnoses.
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Practicum I
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Concepts and skills learned in the classroom are applied in
community settings through placement with educational/community
service agencies.
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Practicum II
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Prerequisite is Practicum I or departmental approval.
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Practicum III
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Prerequisite is Practicum II or departmental approval.
Introduction
to e-Portfolio
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This course introduces you to e-portfolio philosophy and
software. Create and maintain an e-portfolio that emphasizes
your personal, educational, and career goals.
Career
Skills Evaluation
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This final course in the college success series helps you assess
your employment skills and design a professional development
plan as you prepare to transition from college to the workplace.
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