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School: Fanshawe College
Program：Developmental Services Worker (Accelerated)
Program | Developmental Services Worker (Accelerated) | Faculty | Simcoe/Norfolk Campus |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 48 Weeks |
Starting Month | September, January, March, May, April, July, August, October, November | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
With the Accelerated option of the Developmental Services Worker program, you'll go from student to career in just 12 months. If you believe that having a positive and direct impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities is a career worth pursuing. And if you are looking for personal and professional satisfaction on a daily basis, Fanshawe's Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program will guide you toward your goals.
You'll become a specialist in working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Your courses will be dynamic with a focus on disabilities, mental health, interpersonal skills, counseling, health, pharmacology, teaching and intervention strategies. As well, you'll learn how to collaborate and build relationships with family members, and to work with the diverse network of support for people with developmental disabilities. You'll also participate in a field placement as part of an agency or school, gaining hands on skills and first-hand experience.
Advantages:
This Ontario College Diploma program is offered in an accelerated format and can be completed in one year. The Developmental Services Worker program prepares the graduate to work with persons with developmental disabilities at all age and development levels. The program has field practice components in agency settings and prepares graduates for employment in a variety of community-based agencies.
Admission Requirement:
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Human Services Foundation Ontario College Certificate AND:
- standing in the required course stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above
Tuition Fees:
Canadian Students
Program Code and Level | DSW5J Level 1 | DSW5J Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $1,830.13 | $1,715.13 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $362.75 | $247.75 |
Program Code and Level | DSW5J Level 3 | DSW5J Level 4 |
Total Fees due per Term | $1,830.13 | $1,715.13 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $362.75 | $247.75 |
International Students
Program Code and Level | DSW5J Level 2 | DSW5J Level 3 | |
Total Fees due per Term | $6,804.25 | $7,202.34 | |
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | $6,556.50 | |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $247.75 | $645.84 | |
Program Code and Level | DSW5J Level 4 | ||
Total Fees due per Term | $6,804.25 | ||
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | ||
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $247.75 | ||
Career：
Graduates from this program will be employed within community-based agencies and boards of education to work with persons with developmental disabilities. Graduates are trained to provide accommodation, advocacy, education, employment and leisure support.
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