Human Services-Cluster

www.fanshawec.ca/human

Life expeRience countsVolunteer and work experience can help you determine where you want to focus. if you’re starting without a lot of experience under your belt, consider our Human Services Foundation Certificate program. It’s a great way to learn about all areas of the Human services sectors.

Get ReAdy to WoRkcommunity partners play a big role in our Human services programs. field placements and in-class activities make sure you are prepared to enter your chosen profession when you graduate.

mAke A diffeRence.Human Services career programs are for people who want to make a difference in their communities and the lives of others. if you are one of those people, you’ve come to the right place.

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deVeLopmentAL seRVices WoRkeR–atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramofferedinLondon.TheDevelopmentalServicesWorkerprogrampreparesitsgraduatestobespecialistsinsupportingchildrenandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Forexample,DSW’sprovidesupportforpeoplewithintellectualandphysicaldisabilitiesandautism.TheDSWprogramincludesareasofstudysuchasdisability,mentalhealth,interpersonalskills,counselling,health,pharmacology,andteachingandinterventionstrategies.TheDSWprogramhasthreefieldplacementsincommunityagencies.Graduatesareemployedassupportworkers,advocatesandeducationalassistantsbyagenciesprovidingaccommodation,leisureandemploymentsupportaswellasbyboardsofeducation.TheDSWprogramisofferedfull-timeandpart-timeduringtheday.ThisprogramisalsoofferedasamultipleintakeacceleratedprogramattheJamesN.AllanCampusinSimcoe.TheDSWcoursesareavailableintheeveningthroughContinuingEducation.

deVeLopmentAL seRVices WoRkeR (fAst tRAck)–a10-monthOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramofferedinLondon.TheDevelopmentalServicesWorker(FastTrack)programpreparesitsgraduatestobespecialistsinsupportingchildrenandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Forexample,DSW’sprovidesupportforpeoplewithintellectualandphysicaldisabilitiesandautism.TheDSWprogramincludesareasofstudysuchasdisability,mentalhealth,interpersonalskills,counseling,health,pharmacology,andteachingandinterventionstrategies.Fieldplacementsincommunityagenciesand/orschoolsarepartofthecurriculum.TheDevelopmentalServicesWorker(FastTrack)programprovidesanopportunityforcollegegraduates(HumanServices)anduniversitygraduates(SocialSciences)orthosewithacombinationofeducationandworkexperienceinarelatedfieldtocompletetheDevelopmentalServicesWorkerOntarioCollegeDiploma.

eARLy cHiLdHood educAtion –atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramthatintegratestheorychilddevelopmentasthefoundationforbestpracticeinEarlyDevelopmentandLearningPrograms.Throughcourseworkandfieldpracticum,studentswilldeveloptheirknowledgeandprofessionalskillswithchildren,familiesandcommunitypartners.Graduateswillhavetherequiredexpertise,skillsandattributestoworkinadiverserangeofeducational,communityandfamilysupportsettingsandtobecomeaprofessionalregisteredwiththeCollegeofEarlyChildhoodEducators.

BAcHeLoR of AppLied ARts (eARLy cHiLdHood LeAdeRsHip)–thisfour-yearbaccalaureateprogramincludesstudiesinearlychildhoodeducation,programimplementation,andthediverseandchangingimpactsupontheseareas,whiledevelopingtheleadershipskillsnecessaryforthefuture.Appliedlearningincasestudies,research,fieldplacementsandonefourteen-weekworktermpreparesgraduatestoguideandleadcurriculumandpedagogyinOntario’searlychildhoodsettings,otherfamilysupportprogramsandearlyinterventionservices.Thefourthyearintegratescapstonecourseswiththeopportunitytoassimilateknowledgeinthefieldandfurtherdevelopaskillsettofosterandguidequalityimprovementsinearlychildhoodenvironments.Graduateswillbepreparedtomoveintosupervisory/directorpositionsinafullrangeofearlychildhoodprograms.

cHiLd And youtH WoRkeR –isathree-yearOntarioCollegeAdvancedDiplomaprogramofferedinLondonandWoodstock.Notallyouthmakeitthroughchildhoodandadolescencewithsuccess.Asachildandyouthworker,youcanmakeadifferencebyprovidingcareandtreatmentfortroubledchildren,adolescentsandtheirfamilies.Coursesinclude:childgrowthanddevelopment,childwelfarelegislation,casemanagement,familyissues,aswellasartandplaytherapy.Graduatesworkingrouphomes,correctionalservices,residentialtreatmentcentres,children’saidsocieties,boardsofeducation,andhospitals.Thisprogramisofferedfull-time,withsomepart-timeseatsavailable,aswellassupportforpart-timestudiesinContinuingEducation.

cHiLd And youtH WoRkeR (fAst tRAck) –isa16-monthOntarioCollegeAdvancedDiplomaprogramofferedinLondonwithaMaystartdate.Notallyouthmakeitthroughchildhoodandadolescencewithsuccess.Asachildandyouthworker,youcanmakeadifferencebyprovidingcareandtreatmentfortroubledchildren,adolescentsandtheirfamilies.Coursesinclude:childgrowthanddevelopment,counseling,professionalpractice,aswellasfamilyissues.Graduatesworkinresidentialtreatmentcentres,children’saidsocieties,correctionalservices,boardsofeducation,andhospitals.Thisprogramisofferedfull-timeandpart-time(duringtheday,spacepermitting).

careers in Human services


RecReAtion And LeisuRe seRVices –atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramcommittedtodevelopingleadershipskillsthatcansupportthecreationofpositiveRecreationandLeisureProgramsforIndividualsandCommunities.Professionalsinthefieldworkwithallagesinavarietyofsettings.Graduatesworkinsuchagenciesas:Seniors’Centres;YM/YWCA;MunicipalRecreationDepartments;PrivateAgenciessuchasCamps,ParksandSportsFacilities;CorrectionalInstitutions;andResorts.TheyalsoworkwithSpecialEventOrganizationsthatplanandimplementAthleticGames/CompetitionsandotherEvents.Areasofstudyintheprograminclude:CommunityRecreation,ProgramPlanning,InclusiveRecreation,TherapeuticRecreation,LeadershipandGroupDevelopment,ParksandFacilityOperation,SpecialEventsandtheEnvironment.Thisprogramisofferedfull-time,withsomepart-timeseatsavailable.Jointheteamthattakesfunseriouslyandmakesanimpactonthequalityoflifeinourcommunities.

sociAL seRVice WoRkeR–atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogram(offeredinLondonandSimcoe).Ifyou’dliketoworkwithindividuals,groupsorfamiliesandadultswhoarefacingpersonalchallenges,thisprogramcouldbeforyou.Theprogramwillgiveyouasoundknowledgeofhumanbehaviour,individualandsocialproblemsandthenecessaryhelpingtechniquestoprepareyouforbasicsocialworkpracticeinsocialagenciesandsocialwelfareprograms.GraduatesareeligibleforadmissionintotheOntarioCollegeofSocialWorkersandSocialServiceWorkers.Thisprogramisofferedfull-time,withsomepart-timeseatsavailable.

sociAL seRVice WoRkeR (fAst tRAck) –a10-monthOntarioCollegeDiploma.IfyouhaveaHumanServicesDiplomaoraUniversityDegreeinPsychology,Sociology,(orSocialWorkrelated),youmayqualifyfortheSocialServiceWorkerFast-Trackoption.Graduatesearnthesamediplomaasthetwo-yearprogramandareeligibleforadmissionintotheOntarioCollegeofSocialWorkersandSocialServiceWorkers.Thisprogramwillprepareforsocialworkpracticeandyouwillhavetheskillstoworkinsocialagencies.Ifyouliketoworkwithindividuals,groupsorfamilieswhoarefacingpersonalchallenges,thisprogramcouldbeforyou.

GrADuATe CerTiFiCATe PrOGrAm

Autism And BeHAViouRAL science –inthisone-yearOntarioGraduateCertificateprogramyou’lldevelopadvancedknowledgeofautism,andawarenessofeffectiveinterventiontechniquesviatwofieldplacementsandacademicstudy.Graduateshaveanexpertiseinautismandbehaviouralsciencewithinthechildren’ssectorandareabletoselectfromarangeofcareeropportunitiesinautismandchildren’sservicesincluding,instructortherapist,privateproviderofIntensiveBehaviouralIntervention(IBI),andautismspecialistinaserviceagencyorschoolboard.

HumAn seRVices foundAtion –aone-yearOntarioCollegeCertificateprogram.Thispreparatoryprogramprovidesabroadeducationinunderstandinghumanbehaviourandservesasafoundationtoprepareyoutoenteracareerprograminhumanservices.CoursesincludePreparationforHelping,SpecialPopulations,IssuesinHumanServices,HealthIssuesandIntroductoryPsychologyandSociology.Thereisafieldplacementwithanagency.TheHumanServicesFoundationprogramisanexcellentwaytoestablisharecordofpost-secondarysuccessinpreparationforacareerintheHumanServicescareerprograms.CompletionofthisprogramdoesnotguaranteeadmissionintotheHumanServicescareerprograms,however,willgiveyouadditionalconsideration.

poLice foundAtions–atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramofferedinLondonwithaSeptemberandJanuaryintake.Thisprogramisalsoofferedasa48-weekacceleratedprogramattheWoodstockCampus.Ifyou’reinterestedinpubliclawenforcementorinacareerasapoliceofficer,thisprogramoffersexcellentpre-employmentacademicinstruction.You’llstudythetheoryofhumanrelations,combinedwithpracticalaspectsandapplicationsoflawenforcement,policepowers,communitypolicingandinvestigation.TheprogramwillprepareyoutocompetewithintheOntarioConstableSelectionSystemforemploymentinpubliclawenforcementorrelatedcareers.Thisprogramisofferedfull-timeattheLondoncampus.Itmayalsobecompletedpart-timeduringtheday,eveningoronlinethroughContinuingEducation.

pRotection, secuRity And inVestiGAtion–atwo-yearOntarioCollegeDiplomaprogramdesignedforpeoplewhowouldliketoworkinprivateorpublicsecurityorwithinthecriminaljusticesystem.Thisprogramconcentratesonlegalliability,lossprevention,risk-managementandcorporateandcommercialsecurity.GraduatesoftheProtection,SecurityandInvestigationprogramwillalsolearnskillsandattitudesforworkinginthecriminaljusticesystem,includingjobopportunitiesascorrectionalofficers,borderservicesofficers,storeinvestigatorsorlosscontrolofficers,securityandsafetyofficers,customsofficers,retailsecurity,oraspoliceofficers.(Pleasenote:ThefirstyearofthisprogramiscommonwiththePoliceFoundationsprogram).


Apprenticeship programsApprenticeship programs require an employer/sponsor. The employer must register the apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities at 217 York St., Suite 201, London, Ontario, N6A 5P9, 519-675-7788. A typical apprentice might require 600 to 700 hours of classroom time (an eight or ten week block of time each year for three years). This format is called ‘block release’.

deVeLopmentAL seRVices WoRkeR AppRenticesHip (pARt-time dAy) –theDevelopmentalServicesWorkerApprenticeshipprogrampreparesgraduatestosupportchildrenandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Coursesfocusondisabilities,mentalhealth,interpersonalskills,counselling,health,pharmacology,teachingandinterventionstrategies.ThisprogramprovidesanopportunityforpeoplealreadyworkinginthefieldofDevelopmentalServicestocompleteaDevelopmentalServicesWorkerCertificateofApprenticeship.Coursesareofferedonapart-timebasis,duringtheday,Somecoursesareofferedbothintheclassroomandself-directedlearning.UponcompletionoftheDevelopmentalServicesWorkerApprenticeshipprogram,thereisabridgingprogramtotheDevelopmentalServicesWorkerDiploma.

eARLy cHiLdHood educAtoR AppRentice (pARt-time eVeninGs)–theEarlyChildhoodEducatorApprenticeprogramisdesignedforindividualswhoareworkingpart-timeorfull-timeinanEarlyChildhoodEducationsetting,andwanttoobtaintheirEarlyChildhoodEducationOntarioCertificate.ThisprogramintegratestheorychilddevelopmentasthefoundationforbestpracticeinEarlyDevelopmentandLearningPrograms.Throughcourseworkandfieldpracticum,studentswilldeveloptheirknowledgeandprofessionalskillswithchildren,familiesandcommunitypartners.Graduateswillhavetherequiredexpertise,skillsandattributestoworkinadiverserangeofeducational,communityandfamilysupportsettingsandtobecomeaprofessionalregisteredwiththeCollegeofEarlyChildhoodEducators.Coursesareofferedpart-timeintheearlyeveningwithsomecoursesbeingofferedon-line.UponcompletionoftheEarlyChildhoodEducatorApprenticeshipprogramthereisabridgingprogramtotheEarlyChildhoodEducationDiploma.GraduatesoftheEarlyChildhoodEducationDiplomaprogramcanberegisteredwiththeCollegeofEarlyChildhoodEducators.


Bachelor of Applied Arts (Early Childhood Leadership)

• Grade12English(U)(minimumfinalgraderequiredis65)• MathematicsONE OF: •Grade12MathematicsforCollegeTechnology(C)ORGrade12FoundationsforCollegeMathematics(C)ORGrade12AdvancedFunctions(U)ORGrade12CalculusandVectors(U)ORGrade12MathematicsofDataManagement(U)

- OR -• AnyGrade12Science(U)or(U/C)• PlusfouradditionalGrade12University(U)orUniversity/College(U/C)courses• Finalminimumaverageof65.0%whichincludethepre-requisitecoursesstatedabove

• PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.

• EvidenceofGoodHealth• PoliceRecordCheckandVulnerableSectorScreening

Human Services Foundation • Minimumrequirementsasstatedabove* • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Admission Requirements*The minimum requirement for admission to all post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School DiplomawithcoursesfromtheCollege(C),University(U),University/College(U/C)orOpen(O)streamorequivalentormaturestudentwiththestatedacademicrequirements.GraduateprogramsrequireaCollegeDiplomaorUniversityDegreeorequivalent.For more information, please visit www.fanshawec.ca.

One-year Program (Certificate)

Developmental Services Worker

• AnyGrade12English(C)or(U) • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Early Childhood Education • AnyGrade12English(C)or(U) • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Police Foundations • AnyGrade12English(C)or(U) • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Protection, Security and Investigation



Recreation and Leisure Services



Social Service Worker • AnyGrade12English(C)or(U) • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Social Services Worker (Fast Track)

• AnOntarioCollegeDiplomainHumanServices- OR -• AUniversityDegreeinPsychology,Sociology,orarelatedSocialSciencesarea



Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track)

• AnOntarioCollegeDiplomainHumanServices- OR -• AUniversityDegreeinPsychology,Sociology,orarelatedSocialSciencesarea- OR -• AcombinationofrelevanteducationandworkexperienceinarelatedfieldasjudgedbytheCollegetobeequivalenttotheabove.



Child and Youth Worker • AnyGrade12English(C)or(U) • PossessionofaStandardFirstAidcoursecertificate(eitherSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossorequivalent)andaBasicRescuercoursecertificate(Level“C”CPR)VALIDFORTHEDURATIONOFTHEPROGRAM.


Child and Youth Worker (Fast Track)

• AnOntarioCollegeDiplomainHumanServices- OR -• AUniversityDegreeinPsychology,SociologyorarelatedSocialSciencesarea- OR -• AnequivalentqualificationfromanotherinstitutionasjudgedbytheCollege- OR -• AcombinationofrelevanteducationandworkexperienceinarelatedfieldasjudgedbytheCollegetobeequivalenttotheabove



Two-year Programs (Diploma)

Three-year Program (Advanced Diploma)

Four-year Program (Bachelor’s Degree)

Sixteen-month Program (Diploma)

Ten-month Programs (Diploma)

Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements

Autism and Behavioural Science

• ChildandYouthWorkerOntarioCollegeAdvancedDiploma- OR -• EarlyChildhoodEducationOntarioCollegeDiploma- OR -• SocialServiceWorkerOntarioCollegeDiploma- OR -• DevelopmentalServicesWorkerOntarioCollegeDiploma- OR -• AUniversityDegreeinSocialSciences



One-year Graduate Program (Graduate Certificate)

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