Semester I
Course Title Credits
- CFCS 1110 or DVST 0356 Introduction to Community 3
- CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
- CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3
- CCSD 1140 Introduction to Practice 3
- CCSD 1150 Teaching and Learning: Foundations 3
13.5
Semester II
- CCSD 1220 Working with Others 3
- CFCS 1221 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
- CCSD 1250 Teaching and Learning: Adaptations and Modifications 3
- CCSD 1270 Perspectives on Disability 1.5
- CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
- CCSD 1240 Practicum I 4.5
16.5
Semester III
- CFCS 2330 Change and Development: Families 1.5
- CCSD 2334 Supporting Families 1.5
- CCSD 2350 Teaching and Learning: Positive Behaviour Supports 3
- CCSD 2370 Personal Assistance 1.5
- CCSD 2380 Community Building 3
- CCSD 2340 Practicum II 4.5
15
Semester IV Diploma Program
- CFCS 2410 Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration 3
- CCSD 2420 Leading Groups 3
- CCSD 2440 Service-Learning 3
- CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
- CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
15
Electives
In addition to the core courses required for graduation, certificate students choose one elective course and diploma students choose two additional elective courses (unless the student wishes to earn a specialty designation in Behavioural Intervention—see below). The CCSD elective courses are as follows:
Course Title Credits
- CCSD 1230 Support Across the Lifespan 3
- CCSD 2460 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3
Behavioural Interventionist Specialty
Students who wish to receive a Behavioural Interventionist specialty designation with their diploma must, in addition to the required diploma courses, take:
* CCSD 2430 and CCSD 2460
* the Continuing Education course in Behavioural Interventionist Foundations
* the Behavioural Interventionist practicum within the CCSD 2440 Service-Learning course
