Developmental Services Worker Ontario College Diploma
ObjectivesThis program will give you a strong theoretical, practical and philosophical basis to work with and support people who have intellectual disabilities. Course work includes projects, seminars, independent study and field placements. You'll be encouraged to explore topics of particular interest to you. As well, there are frequent opportunities for exchanging experiences and ideas with each other, faculty members and professionals in the field. Placements are an integral component of the second year.
Academic titleDevelopmental Services Worker Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
DSWP-111 Introduction to Disability
DSWP-112 Valued Social Roles
DSWP-113* Supports for Personal Health Care
DSWP-114* Developing A Vision
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1 / (ESL)
GNED-135 Social Psychology
CS-102 Interpersonal Skill Development
* Minimum C grade required Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL)
DSWP-107** Pharmacology
DSWP-121 Health Promotion And Personal Well-Being
DSWP-122* Building Responsive Communities
DSWP-123 History of Disability: Images and Role Perceptions
DSWP-124* Facilitation And Leadership Skills
DSWP-125 Preparation For Practice
DSWP-126* Field Observation
* Minimum C grade required
** Minimum B grade required Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ENGL-206 Report Presentation for Community Service Workers
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
DSWP-215* Teaching Skills
DSWP-216* Readings In Disability
DSWP-217* Field Seminar
DSWP-218* Field Placement 1
* Minimum C grade required Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
ELECT Elective
DSWP-225 Policy and Social Welfare Systems
DSWP-226* Disabilities Issues: Analysis and Research
DSWP-227* Field Seminar 2
DSWP-228* Field Placement 2
* Minimum C grade required