Diploma
Program Code: 01101
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 4 semesters starting in September
This program teaches you skills to effectively promote the physical, mental and emotional health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your career will allow you to help people with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical challenges or other special needs to live, work and participate in their communities. You may do so through a variety of roles, including:
You will learn about types of developmental disabilities and the range of available community support services for this population; intervention techniques and counseling; basic pharmacology; augmentative forms of communication; and effective responses to people who have been abused. You’ll also build your expertise in our counselling labs. This program includes a work placement.
The Developmental Services Worker program is also offered part time.
Our program offers a rich diversity of innovative and traditional work-integrated learning opportunities. You will complete 568 hours of experiential education with three separate community partners over the duration of the program.
After consulting with you regarding your interests and preferences, your field placement co-ordinator will refer you to specific agencies for these unpaid work experiences.
Field placements run for 14 weeks in Semester 2 of the first year. Students are required to complete 168 hours in this time. Placements are two days per week. Internships take place during fourth semester of second year. Students are required to complete 400 hours with two different employers, four days per week for 14 weeks.
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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DSW 101: Understanding Human Behaviour | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 111: Intervention Techniques 1 | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 112: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 1 | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 113: Community Orientation | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 114: Human Growth and Development | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 140: Interpersonal Communication | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 153: Educational Strategies | Online | Not Running | |
WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills | Online | Online |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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DSW 152: Person-Centred Planning | Online | ||
DSW 154: Responding to Abuse | Online | ||
DSW 157: Health and Wellness 1 | Online | Online | |
DSW 158: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 2 | Online | ||
DSW 159: Abnormal Psychology/Dual Diagnosis | Online | ||
DSW 160: Field Placement | Online | ||
DSW 161: Field Placement Seminar | Online | ||
DSW 163: Professionalism in Developmental Services | Online |
Semester 3 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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DSW 201: Human Sexuality | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 217: Autism and Other Complex Needs | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 218: Sign Language and Augmentative Communication | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 219: Community Building | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 220: Basic Pharmacology 1 | Online | Not Running | |
DSW 221: Intervention Techniques 2 | Online | Online | |
DSW 224: Interpersonal Relationships and Problem Solving | Online | Not Running | |
GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences | Online | Online | |
WRIT 200: Workplace Writing Skills | Online | Online |
Semester 4 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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DSW 251: Health and Wellness 2 | Online | Online / In-person |
One (1) in-person class during the semester |
DSW 252: Home and Community Practicum | Online | ||
DSW 253: Basic Pharmacology 2 | Online | Online / In-person |
One (1) in-person class during the semester |
DSW 254: Life Skills/Seniors Practicum | Online | ||
DSW 256: Education and Employment Support Practicum | Online | ||
DSW 257: Integrative Seminar | Online |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Placement Requirements
The following will be required when applying to prospective placements during the program:
Note: A vulnerable sector check will be requested during your program of study. In respect to the 90-day limit on the validity of vulnerable sector checks and the type of checks required by various agencies, please do not attain a vulnerable sector check prior to being accepted to the program. Faculty will support students upon arrival to the program to ensure they apply for the correct type of police documentation at the appropriate time.
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 4 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $1,351.41 | $1,351.41 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $1,870.32 | $1,730.96 |
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,208.09 | $7,208.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $7,727.00 | $7,587.64 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,208.09 | $7,208.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $7,727.00 | $7,587.64 |
Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,208.09 | $7,208.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $7,727.00 | $7,587.64 |
Semester 4 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,208.09 | $7,208.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $7,727.00 | $7,587.64 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Andrea Rutherford, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3311
andrea.rutherford@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: January 28, 2021