Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: IR511
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters
Humber’s Inclusive Resource Practice - Child and Family graduate certificate program offers a unique opportunity to pursue an exciting and challenging career. This program prepares you to collaborate with a diverse community of professionals, individuals and families to navigate a range of services in order to support the inclusion of individuals with diverse abilities. Through our practical, skill-based curriculum, you will develop many valuable skills including how to:
Placements are pre-arranged by Humber at host agencies on behalf of the student. Various field placement opportunities are offered each semester and in some instances full academic year placements are available to students. Both arrangements make up approximately 380 hours over the duration of the program. Experiences may include a combination of direct and indirect roles working with individuals with diverse abilities/special needs/disabilities, within community-based and government services; and agencies such as treatment centres, mental health agencies, child care centres, community living associations, elementary and high schools, colleges, and multi-service agencies.
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:
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 all listed course requirements.
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 credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
Applicants must submit a detailed cover letter highlighting prior education and experience that relates to working with children/adults with special needs and their families. In addition, a detailed resume listing all relevant placement, volunteer, and employment experience including the duration of time spent at each, is needed.
Submission Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html
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 pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.
The 2020/2021 fee for two semesters is:
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,397.08 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $20.00 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,915.99 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $2,397.08 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $20.00 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $2,915.99 |
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $7,784.59 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $20.00 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,303.50 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $7,784.59 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $20.00 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,303.50 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Semester 1
Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
Processor | Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
OS | Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Approximately $700 - textbooks, resources and supplies (per year). Transportation costs to and from field placements are the student's responsibility.
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Lucy Koncan, program support officer
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness
416.675.6622 ext. 2794
lucy.koncan@humber.ca
healthsciences.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: April 26, 2024