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Diploma of Autism and Behavioural Science

St. Lawrence College

  • Kingston, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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St. Lawrence College campus

About the program

One-year graduate certificate in applied behaviour analysis for autism support.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Autism and Behavioural Science. Apply concepts related to two-term programme: introduction to applied behaviour analysis and to autism spectrum disorder in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • ABA facilitator
  • Behavioural technician
  • Behavioural support worker
  • Educational assistant
  • Therapeutic respite worker

Curriculum

  • Two-term programme: introduction to applied behaviour analysis and to autism spectrum disorder
  • Specialised instructional strategies
  • Working with families and teams
  • Behavioural skill building
  • Assessment and intervention
  • Ethics
  • And two field placements (3 and 5 credits) supported by a placement officer.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma or degree with a community or social services specialty (for example psychology
  • sociology
  • education or related health disciplines).

Accepted academic background

Two- or three-year college diploma or a university degree (or equivalent); some programmes require a related field; non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and apply at least four months before the start date Apply online through the SLC International Application Service with an OCAS account (international.ocas.ca) and pay the 100 CAD application fee through Flywire Upload passport
  2. certified and translated transcripts
  3. diploma or degree
  4. proof of English proficiency Receive the Letter of Acceptance and pay the amount on it by its deadline (tuition deposit 2
  5. 350 CAD
  6. non-refundable) Apply to IRCC for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and upload the approval to the portal.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,936 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
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Program details

CampusKingston
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.