Graduate Certificate – Autism and Behavioural Science (B935)

The Autism and Behavioural Science one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program at St. Clair College provides specialized, post-graduate instruction in the assessment and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Expertise: Comprehensive curriculum focused on principles of ABA, Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) techniques, functional behaviour assessments, discrete trial training, and verbal behaviour interventions.

• Provincial Standardization: Standardized across Ontario post-secondary colleges to ensure consistent learning outcomes and evidence-based clinical protocols.

• Two Hands-On Field Placements: Features two practical placements (140 hours in Placement 1 and 210 hours in Placement 2) working directly with individuals with autism in community, school, or clinical settings.

• Interdisciplinary Leadership: Prepares graduates to design, implement, and evaluate behavioral treatment plans under professional supervision and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare and educational teams.

• Placement Immunization Policy: Some field placement sites require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to fulfill clinical requirements (students unable to complete mandatory placements cannot fulfill graduation requirements).

Academic Background: Undergraduate Diploma or Degree (in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.