Diploma in Early Childhood Education

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

This three-year program provides students with a strong basic knowledge of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology with focus on the concepts of air, water and waste water management. In particular, the program emphasizes in-depth training in the principles and procedures of measurement and analysis techniques, and legislation for air, water and waste.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Collect representative environmental samples, perform routine and specialized tests and interpret results, using current and relevant tools.
• Identify, select and use scientific concepts and models in the prevention, control and elimination of environmental hazards and in the remediation of contaminated sites.
• Analyze water/soil/air samples in a manner that contributes to the resolution of environmental problems through the selection and application of relevant scientific and engineering principles.
• Participate in the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of environmental projects, following standard procedures.
• Promote and maintain sustainable* practices by applying the elements of ecosystem-based management.
• Carry out work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct and principles of professional ethics.
• Suggest strategies aimed at ensuring all tasks are completed in adherence to occupational health and safety standards and applicable legislative requirements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems*.
• Provide ongoing support for project management.
• Communicate technical information accurately and effectively in oral, written, visual and electronic forms.
• Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance performance as an environmental technologist.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four co-op work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op

Fanshawe College's Law Clerk program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in legal principles combined with the practical law clerk training that students will need to enter the diverse, fast-paced, modern field of law. As a graduate of the Law Clerk program you will work as part of a team in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, legal technology providers, title insurance companies, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments or in any other capacity where a legal environment exists. Depending upon your choice of career path, you could find yourself preparing motion records and trial documentation, interviewing witnesses, arranging trial dates and adjournments, drafting corporate/commercial documentation, completing Family Law Act financial statements, administering estates, negotiating leases, administering contracts, completing legal research, searching titles or processing real estate transactions. At Fanshawe College you will learn about many areas of Canadian law including civil litigation, corporate/commercial, debtor and creditor rights, real estate, landlord and tenant, estate administration, family law and contracts. You will refine your communication and information processing skills as you learn how to research, analyze and write in the legal environment. You will develop an ability to work with a variety of leading-edge legal software applications and online commercial legal databases and services.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing;
• Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment;
• Use current and relevant electronic and print resources, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and generate legal documentation, complying with current regulations and procedures;
• Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive law, to support the legal team;
• Apply rules of procedure to support best legal practices;
• Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments;
• Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence as a Law Clerk;
• Act equitably and justly with diverse populations*;
• Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.

The Paralegal program is designed to provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as licensed Paralegals in Ontario. It is designed for those seeking licensing in accordance with the Law Society Act and under the Law Society of Ontario to become a practicing paralegal and for those who wish to upgrade their skills and broaden their areas of knowledge and expertise in authorized areas of practice.

Provincial legislation requires Paralegals to be licensed to practice in the areas of Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences, Summary Conviction Offences and Administrative Tribunals in Ontario. This program has been accredited by the LSUC and designed in accordance with LSUC curriculum requirements and core competencies and provides training in those areas in which a Licensed Paralegal may legally practice.

There is an extensive field training component of 120 hours to provide students the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience in a legal environment.

Learning Outcomes 
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze and synthesize the fundamental elements of Canadian and Provincial governments, legal systems, and court structures, including principles and laws related to permitted areas of practice and rules for procedure and evidence in each court or tribunal.
• Articulate and adhere to the general principles of law, legal ethics and business practices, specifically related to paralegal rules of practice.
• Utilize the applicable structure, process, and jurisdictional authority of courts and administrative tribunals to successfully resolve disputes and appeals within the permitted scope of paralegal practice in the legal system.
• Develop and assess strategies which adhere to established principles of ethics and codes of conduct, and enhancement of professional competence.
• Select, evaluate, and compose effective advocacy techniques, including oral and written legal presentations, using accurate legal terminology.
• Employ effective human relations, interpersonal, and intervention strategies in alternate dispute resolution to assist in resolving conflicts.
• Select appropriate and use diverse legal research tools to research, interpret, analyze, synthesize, and update cases, legislation, and legal literature, and write persuasive, accurate, legal documentation and memoranda using appropriate legal citation.
• Apply legal research findings, the legal problem solving method, and ethical and practice guidelines to analyze case studies and client scenarios.
• Develop an effective case management strategy for court, administrative tribunals, or other representation and execute it efficiently.
• Analyze and evaluate the limitations on representation for paralegals and conduct all work within areas of permitted practice.
• Utilize information technology resources and current industry computer software.
• Manage a paralegal practice and operate a small business, including client service, communication, and accounting principles, in compliance with the Paralegal Rules of Conduct, the ethical and professional responsibilities of Paralegals, and the principles of effective business management.

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program develops advanced knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and awareness of effective intervention techniques via two field placements and academic study.  Graduates have highly specialized areas of knowledge in ASD and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to design and implement behaviour strategies, understand evidence-based treatments for individuals with ASD, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families on implementing behavioural strategies.

Learning Outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
• Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.
• Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans based on the principles of ABA.
• Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.
• Design, implement, and evaluate as part of a team, ABA based transition plans for individuals with ASD.
• Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines
• Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their families.
• Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.

The Game - Design program at Fanshawe College is an intensive three-year advanced diploma focusing on the tools and techniques necessary to gain employment in the video game industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with the professional and artistic skills necessary to create compelling and innovative games.

Students will develop 2D and 3D skills by studying a curriculum focused initially on the core principles of video game creation. Foundation courses including art & design theory, modelling, animation, texturing, anatomy and drawing will provide the basis for understanding the various components that make up a video game. An integral part of the Game - Design program at Fanshawe College is its relationship to the local community. London, Ontario has a vibrant and growing video game industry. Professionals from this community include game designers, animators, producers and art directors who will play an important role by providing mentorship to students through critique and guest lectures.

Graduates of this program will find entry-level positions in the video game industry as concept artists, animators, level and game designers.

We get that it's difficult to choose a career, especially when it comes to science, the trades and the tech sector. With so many options available these days, why not take a year and find out what you're really passionate about? That's what the Pre-Technology program is all about.

This exciting one-year Ontario College Certificate program allows you to delve into various areas of technology and will help you prepare for and decide on your next step. You'll study with a hands-on approach, exploring a variety of technology subjects such as AutoCAD, practical electronics, welding, machining, computer applications, health and safety, physics and transportation. In addition, you'll discover pathways to programs in the Faculty of Technology, including Building Technology, Applied Science and Technology and Transportation Technology.

This two-year conservatory program will give you practical experience in acting for the stage, mask work, play analysis, improv, and acting for the camera. You'll also take other specialized master classes and will work with professional artists on a graduating project that will come together as a professional production.

You'll be guided through a process of discovering a method of acting that brings out your full potential and you'll emerge with a deep understanding of Shakespeare, theatre history, movement for actors, and the business of acting. You'll emerge with a strong foundation for launching your professional career.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate (completed in two levels) designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the supply chain sector.

The curriculum will focus on applied knowledge in the field of supply chain management within a global economy, encompassing the planning and management of all activities involved in procurement and all logistics management activities.  

Graduates of the program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will be eligible to pursue a number of credentials within the supply chain management field.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Apply knowledge of the functional components within logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain.
• Employ a working knowledge of best practices in supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices.
• Apply knowledge of forecasting and inventory management theories and methodologies.
• Use logistics technology tools and resources, in order to comply with the requirements of logistics/supply chain management.
• Utilize information technology systems proficiently to support logistics management decisions.
• Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements.
• Apply the basics of financial management including cost and managerial accounting.
• Participate effectively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
• Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Conduct business in the international marketplace.
• Apply understanding of human resources management and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective teamwork relationships.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics/supply chain management.
• Present oneself professionally to, and within, the marketplace.
• Apply knowledge of the relationship of customer service to logistics/supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of sales and marketing functions and their interrelationship within the supply chain.

Automotive Sales is a one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate program. You’ll begin the program by creating a strong foundation in the fundamentals of technical sales and marketing, quickly moving into specialized training in new media marketing, CRM enabled selling, emerging transportation technologies, marketing management and more. This program is also an opportunity for further study for graduates of business programs and of motive power programs. It also provides a pathway to a post-graduate opportunity for journey-people with a Red Seal in a relevant trade.

Learning outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Prepare and deliver a sales presentation based on an analysis of clients’ knowledge base and needs to assist the client in making a fully informed purchase.
• Collaborate with team members to market the corporate brand and meet sales targets in order to contribute to the achievement of the company’s strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with clients to secure their loyalty to the salesperson and the corporate brand.
• Conceptualize, develop and implement a business plan to manage personal brand and sales goals.
• Apply the principles of business ethics and corporate social responsibility to adhere to industry and professionalism standards.
• Use information technology relevant to the sales function to manage accounts and client relationships.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s strategic account management plans to secure and satisfy key account stakeholders.
• Explain both the basic and the emerging technological features of an automotive system, including the variables that effect each component, to ensure a client’s full understanding of the vehicle.
• Research new and emerging technologies in the automotive sector to maintain currency in a rapidly developing field and effectively market and sell new products and technologies.

The Broadcast Journalism - Television News Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare informed, principled, creative and disciplined Broadcast Journalists for a career in Television News. The unique program focus is designed to train the news Videographer/Reporter/Producer. 

Program includes use of broadcast news gathering equipment, audio and visual, news writing, newscasting, news editing, interviewing, researching, TV video editing, TV news casting, TV production and practical Broadcast Journalism experience. The program includes an ongoing internship and a two-month internship program in March and April to be completed in newsrooms across Canada.