Classroom and Community Support Department
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Get a rewarding and challenging career enhancing the education and well-being of children or adults with disabilities. There are three study options within this department: Classroom and Community Support Diploma or Certificate, Behavioural Interventionist Citation (Autism Specialty) and Disability and Applied Behavioural Analysis Advanced Citation. Explore the programs on the left. See the chart below for information on how these programs are laddered.
Highlights
- Flexible, part-time study options
- Highly-regarded by both community and professionals in the field
- Best practice, evidence-based curriculum
- Excellent employment opportunites for graduates
Ways to study
Behavioral Interventionist Citation (Autism Specialty): this 18-credit citation will prepare you to work one-on-one with young children with autism in a variety of settings.
Classroom and Community Support Diploma or Certificate: this 60-credit diploma or 45-credit certificate will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a Special Education Assistant or support individuals with a developmental disability in the community as a Community Support Worker or Employment Support Worker. Diploma students can also choose a Behavioural Interventionist (autism) specialty within their credential.
Disability and Applied Behavioral Analysis Advanced Citation: if you already have a degree or diploma and want to get the specialized skills you need to become a BACB® certified Assistant Behaviour Consultant, or if you are a teacher looking for TQS approved courses to increase your special needs knowledge and skills, choose this 15-credit advanced citation.
Laddered programs
Start dates
All three program options start in September of each year. Part-time students in the Classroom and Community Support Diploma or Certificate program can start in September or January.
Costs
Cost will depend on which program you choose. Tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis:
- Classroom and Community Support Diploma - 60 credits: approx $5,000
- Classroom and Community Support Certificate - 45 credits: approx $3,750
- Behavioural Interventionist Citation - 18 credits: approx $1,500
- Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Advanced Citation - 15 credits: approx $1,275
Note that costs are subject to change; check the Tuition Fee Chart for the most current cost per credit.
In addition to tuition fees, all students must pay student fees. For a good approximation of how much your program choice will cost with tuition and student fees, consult the Program Costs Calculator.
Location
All classes within the CCS program study options take place at the New Westminster campus.
Workplace learning placements take place at various locations around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Get more information
- Explore the program pages (see the menu)
- Attend an Information Session
- See the College Calendar for additional information
- Contact the Classroom and Community Support department