About the course

Developmental Services Worker graduates specialize in supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities of all ages, in all aspects of life in their communities. Courses focus on community involvement, interpersonal and counseling skills, teaching positive behavioural supports and life skills, mental health intervention and pharmacology. Mock apartment and lab facilities. Work Integrated learning offered through engagement with community agencies through activities and coursework. Curriculum that includes community capacity building and entrepreneurial studies. Excellent student satisfaction ratings. Field placement experience. Student home community placements where possible. Typical entry-level positions include community agencies, educational assistants in schools, family support worker, and recreational assistant. Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects including entrepreneurial opportunities. Students often find part-time work prior to graduation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: CA$22,066

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Chatham
Fall (September), 2025	Chatham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for St. Clair College

A University Degree in Humanities or Social Science with at least one course in Introductory Psychology and Developmental Psychology or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Educational Support, or Liberal Arts.

　　Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

　　British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

　　Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

　　West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

　　South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.): High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript. IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 500, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 61, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 173.

　　Other regions (English proficiency test required)

　　High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

　　English proficiency requirement:

　　TOEFL iBT 61 with no band lower than 15, or PBT score of 500, or CBT score of 173 / IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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