| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Douglas College |
| Program Categories | Education |
| Program Duration | 2 Years |
| Program Intakes | September |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Bursary, Scholarship, Line Of Credit |
Overview
The?Classroom and?Community Support Diploma?provides?you?with?specialized knowledge and skills to help promote the development, education, well-being and citizenship of 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.
Practical experience during your education
During the program you?ll complete two workplace practicums and a service-learning practicum, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in a community support worker setting. You can also choose to complete a Behaviour?Intervention (autism) specialty with your diploma.
Further education
If you?re interested in furthering your education, this credential transfers directly into the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at Douglas. Your credential may also transfer to human services programs at other post-secondary institutions. Visit the B.C. Transfer Guide and your transfer university?s website regularly to confirm which courses transfer.
Job prospects after graduation?
Once you graduate, you?ll be prepared to work 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 their field after graduation.?(Source: B.C. Student Outcomes).?
Plus, over 4,800 teaching assistant job openings are expected in B.C. from now until 2031.
International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
