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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Disabilities and Community Support Certificate
Get a new career assisting people with developmental and/or physical
disabilities in a variety of settings, including schools, childcare
facilities, residences, employment, and recreation/leisure. The
Disability and Community Support Certificate program promotes
personal and professional growth and gives you the knowledge and
skills to assist people with disabilities enhance their quality of
life in partnership with their communities.
In this three semester (36-week) program, you participate in
community based practicums as well as theory/classroombased
instruction, learning how to assess, design, and evaluate positive
behaviour support plans; enhance the capacities of communities to
include people with disabilities in meaningful ways; and, work
within a multicultural field.
One hundred percent of graduates of this program find work in
their field.
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
Foundations of Human Services
Fundamentals of Written Communication
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
General Health Care
Introduction to Psychology
Community Building
Person Centred Planning
Cross Cultural Awareness of Disabilities
Introduction to Practicum
Disability and Community Support Practicum I
Disability and Community Support Practicum II
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 133.
CHECKLIST
Admission Requirements:
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8
for further clarification.
Credit in English 30-1 or a minimum final mark of 60% in
English 30-2 or equivalent
OR:
Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development
test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts:
Reading and Writing
OR:
Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
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.
International Applicants or Applicants Educated Outside of Canada
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by any one of:
Achievement of a TOEFL score of 527 530 on the paper-based
test, a score of 197 on the computer-based test, or a score of 71
on the internet-based test (iBT)
Achieving an IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
score of 5.5
Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP
3) program at Bow Valley College with a grade of B
Obtain satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Additional Pre-Program requirements are same as above
Note 1: Successful completion of the Disability and Community
Support
program may require First Aid and CPR certification for employment
in most
settings with people who have disabilities.
Note 2: Individuals who do not meet the admission requirements may
be
eligible for the Disability and Community Support Program
Integrated (with
High School upgrading or ESL for Careers).
Transferability
Individuals who have earned a Foundations in Community Disability
Studies Certificate from the Alberta Council of Disability Services
(ACDS), and who are accepted in the Disability and Community Support
Certificate program at Bow Valley College, will be granted advanced
standing for three courses (7 credits).
Graduates of this program may be accepted into:
Bow Valley College - Disability & Community Support Diploma Year 2
Fees & Dates
Date: Sept. 2, 2008
Program length: Two semesters plus one month
Domestic Tuition $1,981.00
Semester 2 $1,981.00
International Tuition $3,962.00
Semester 2 $3,962.00
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Materials Fee $35.00
Semester 2 $35.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $2,197.60
Semester 2 $2,197.60
Total Tuition & Fees - International $4,418.60
Semester 2 $4,418.60
* Fees per semester.
Course Descriptions
College Success
Skills l
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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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Foundations of Human Services l
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Examine the societal values, service delivery models, and social
policy that have had, and continue to have, an influence on the
quality of life of people with developmental and/or physical
disabilities.
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Fundamentals of Written Communication l
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Develop and practice fundamental writing skills with an emphasis
on grammar and basic professional correspondence.
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Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
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Develop personal strengths and gain awareness that contribute to the
development of effective communication skills and positive
relationships.
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Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
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Gain an understanding of the factors that motivate behaviour and
use a variety of assessment tools, including environmental
scans, functional assessments, and observational recording
methods.
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Introduction to Exceptionalities
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Develop knowledge of the contemporary philosophies and emerging
trends in relation to disabilities, learn about the
characteristics of childhood and adult-onset disabilities, and
examine the ways these can affect an individuals experience of
inclusion within community.
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Human Development Across the Lifespan l
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Learn about the principles, theories, and concepts
related to human growth and development with an emphasis on the
physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development of
children and adolescents.
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General Health Care
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Use the knowledge gained about human anatomy and
physiology, the principles of holistic wellness, and
preventative health care to provide assistance to people with
daily living and personal care needs.
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Introduction to Psychology
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Gain an understanding about the principles and
theories of sensation, perception, memory, learning, motivation,
and personality. Understand how these relate to the
psychological functioning of the individual and to the
identification and treatment of psychological disorders.
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Community Building l
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Learn about the principles of community development,
the essential skills of networking, and the art of relationship
building. Develop strategies for working with, and nurturing
family relationships, as well as strengthening support circles.
Person
Centred Planning l
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Understand the theory and techniques for facilitating
meaningful, person-centred plans with individuals who have
disabilities, their families and support networks. Gain skills
in developing rapport, supporting self-determination, helping
people design goals, and conducting planning meetings.
Cross
Cultural Awareness of Disabilities l
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Develop an awareness of the dynamic interplay between culture
and disability and learn about the values, beliefs, and rituals
that influence the experience of disability within a variety of
different cultures.
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Introduction to Practicum l
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Gain a better understanding of the variety of
agencies, programs, and services available to people with
disabilities in Alberta through agency tours, placements, and
information interviews with staff from a variety of different
disability service organizations.
Practicum I
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Prerequisites: Foundations of Human Services and
Introduction to Practicum or equivalent
Students are placed in community and agency settings and
supervised by agency staff. Weekly seminars provide opportunity
for reflection and the integration of theory and practice.
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Practicum II l
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Prerequisites: Practicum I or Permission of
the Department
Continue the experience of practicum from Practicum I. Weekly
seminars provide opportunity for reflection and the integration
of theory and practice.
Introduction to e-Portfolio l
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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 l
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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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