ObjectivesThe Classroom and Community Support Program prepares students for employment in settings which promote the development, education, well-being and citizenship of children and adults with disabilities. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary to assist our communities to include everyone, regardless of ability.
Practical experienceThere are opportunities for field-related work between semesters two and three.
Academic titleClassroom and Community Support Diploma
Course descriptionSemester I
Course Title Credits
CFCS 1110 or DVST 0356 Introduction to Community 3
CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3
CCSD 1140 Introduction to Practice 3
CCSD 1150 Teaching and Learning: Foundations 3
13.5
Semester II
CCSD 1220 Working with Others 3
CFCS 1221 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
CCSD 1250 Teaching and Learning: Adaptations and Modifications 3
CCSD 1270 Perspectives on Disability 1.5
CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
CCSD 1240 Practicum I 4.5
16.5
Semester III
CFCS 2330 Change and Development: Families 1.5
CCSD 2334 Supporting Families 1.5
CCSD 2350 Teaching and Learning: Positive Behaviour Supports 3
CCSD 2370 Personal Assistance 1.5
CCSD 2380 Community Building 3
CCSD 2340 Practicum II 4.5
15
Semester IV Diploma Program
CFCS 2410 Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration 3
CCSD 2420 Leading Groups 3
CCSD 2440 Service-Learning 3
CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
CCSD, CFCS, UT Elective 3
15
Electives
In addition to the core courses required for graduation, certificate students choose one elective course and diploma students choose two additional elective courses (unless the student wishes to earn a specialty designation in Behavioural Intervention—see below). The CCSD elective courses are as follows:
Course Title Credits
CCSD 1230 Support Across the Lifespan 3
CCSD 2460 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3