Program

Classroom and Community Support - Behaviour Intervention (Diploma)

Important Notice

This program is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Credits
60.00
Length of program
Four semesters
Credential type
Diploma
Campus
Coquitlam
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall
Winter

Overview

Gain the specialized knowledge and skills needed to work with children and adults with disabilities. You’ll learn about advocacy, augmentative and alternative communication, disability issues, inclusive education, employment and behaviour supports, teaching techniques and more. You'll be able to practice what you've learned in three workplace practicums - one of which will take place in a Behaviour Interventionist setting.

You’ll graduate ready to work as a Behaviour Interventionist in a variety of settings including elementary and high schools, respite support, day programs, residential settings, family homes and supported employment programs as well as post-secondary institutions. On average, 88 percent  of Classroom and Community Support program graduates find work in the field after graduation. (source: B.C. Student Outcomes).