Chatham Campus (K824)
Two Year Ontario College Diploma (delivered in 11 months)
September 2010
Kim Smart
(519) 354-9714, ext. 3246
email: ksmart@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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 Worker or Educational Assistant.
Mature students click here.

PROGRAM GOAL
This program provides individuals who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, a Community College diploma in Early Childhood Education or other social sciences, with an opportunity to complete the two year diploma program in an intensive ten month time frame. This additional background allows for a combination of skills important in the workplace. The DSW program will appeal to students who like working with people and appreciate and understand differences. They must have both patience and flexibility while showing a caring attitude.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates have excellent credentials for employment opportunities in community associations, agencies and school boards, and as in-home support workers. They can also work as public educators on the issue of developmental disabilities.

FIELD PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into a field placement. The record check shall be obtained at the student's expense. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring field placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the program.

TRANSFER AGREEMENT:
Graduates are also eligible to participate in a Transfer Agreement between the DSW, CYW or the ECE program.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$3,284.58
$400-600

Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel to the field placement which may include locations in London, Windsor, West Lorne, Dover Centre, and Sarnia.

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

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