Applied Learning Disability Studies
Description
Whether you are a new graduate or a professional currently working in academic support, this fully online program elevates your ability to work with students with learning disabilities. Diversify your professional portfolio and bolster your employment options by examining and applying new knowledge in education strategies and learning techniques.
Through the use of assistive technology, you’ll explore what impact learning disabilities and autism have on individuals, including those with co-existing conditions. You’ll develop valuable communication skills for building solid interpersonal relationships with those you support and insight into how to gather and retain private information.
Program highlights
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
Through the use of assistive technology, you’ll explore what impact learning disabilities and autism have on individuals, including those with co-existing conditions. You’ll develop valuable communication skills for building solid interpersonal relationships with those you support and insight into how to gather and retain private information.
Program highlights
- Delivered fully online, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule
- Full-time and part-time options to work while you learn
- Complete in 8-20 months at your own pace
- Unique curriculum focused on learning disability studies plus a combined concentration in learning strategies and assistive technology, communication techniques, and mental health awareness
- Beneficial for new graduates, current and prospective educators, educational assistants, and academic support service providers
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
Semester 1
PSY 1003 Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health & Addictions
AST 2051 Intro to Assistive Technology
LDS 1202 Intro to Learning Disabilities
LST 1007 Intro to Learning Strategies
COM 1003 Interpersonal Communication
Semester 2
COM 1004 Comm. for Client Care
LDS 2001 Applied Practice Capstone
LDS 1611 Learning Disabilities and Other Disorders
LDS 1006 Mental Health Accommodations
AST 2061 Integrating Assistive Technology and Learning Strategies
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
PSY 1003 Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health & Addictions
AST 2051 Intro to Assistive Technology
LDS 1202 Intro to Learning Disabilities
LST 1007 Intro to Learning Strategies
COM 1003 Interpersonal Communication
Semester 2
COM 1004 Comm. for Client Care
LDS 2001 Applied Practice Capstone
LDS 1611 Learning Disabilities and Other Disorders
LDS 1006 Mental Health Accommodations
AST 2061 Integrating Assistive Technology and Learning Strategies
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Intro to Assistive Technology
- Intro to Learning Disabilities
- Intro to Learning Strategies
- Communications for Client Care
- Learning Disabilities and Other Disorders
- Mental Health Accommodations
- Integrating Assistive Technology and Learning Strategies
- Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health & Addictions
- Interpersonal Communications
Overview
- Institution: Cambrian College
- Program type: Graduate Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: LDGC
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance