Employment Supports Specialty (Advanced Certificate)

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Credits
15.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Advanced Certificate
Admission Type
Limited Enrolment

Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements

  • Successful completion of 15 credits
  • 25% (4 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College *

*Effective for Summer 2017 graduation, a minimum of 50% of the required program courses must be taken at Douglas College. 

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

SEMESTER I

Select one course from the following two options:

DACS 5111

Disability in Context

3.00

DACS 3430

Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

3.00

Required courses for Semester I:

DACS 5131

Introduction to Employment Supports

3.00

MARK 3220

Marketing Essentials

3.00

SEMESTER II

DACS 5132

Application of Employment Supports

3.00

DACS 5133

Employment Support Specialty: Advanced Issues

3.00

Total Credits

 

15.00

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements
  • (Category A)
    • have earned a graduate or bachelor degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 OR
    • currently in 3rd or 4th year of a bachelor degree program from a recognized institution and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 OR
    • completed a 2-year diploma or 60 credits from a recognized institution and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or equivalent.
  • (Category B)
    • PLAR candidates who have less than a 2 year diploma or 60 credits from a recognized institution must have a minimum of 2 years FTE work experience in the field, AND attend a personal interview AND submit samples of work based writing as determined by the department.
  • A Letter of Intent outlining the reasons the candidate has chosen this program, long- and short-term goals, and strengths and limitations.
  • An up-to-date resume.
  • Two professional letters of reference that support your application.

Cost

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Program Guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

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