Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

Business - Finance (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. This program is designed to develop the skills needed to work in the growing personal financial services sector, from customer service to wealth management and financial planning. Students will learn to work with clients, evaluating their needs and offer advice on personal financial management, tax and retirement planning, insurance, investments, and estate planning, as well as customer relations and providing product to clients. Qualified graduates will have completed all the educational requirements leading to the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner®) designation awarded by the Financial Planning Standards Council www.fpsc.ca. and the Registered Retirement Consultant® RRC® designation awarded by CIFP.

Students are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Course® and Life Licensing Qualification Program examinations as prerequisites to securities and life insurance licensing. Students will also have completed the Mutual Funds Licensing course.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year co-operative education program.  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
Applicants seeking a non Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Business - Finance program, Program Code BFN4.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Prepare and present financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Generate financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of a financial plan to meet individuals' and/or organizations' needs and objectives.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
• Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
• Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals' and/or organizations' operations.
• Develop and implement ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.

In today’s increasingly digitally-connected and knowledge-based economy, communication skills are crucial for professional success across a wide array of sectors. Advanced Communication for Professionals is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that supports learners and professionals in further developing their written, verbal and interpersonal skills.  Canadian employers are increasingly emphasizing the importance of these skills for hiring and promotion; this program therefore cultivates excellence in workplace communication, interpersonal communication, writing and reports, and project development. Graduates will enjoy enhanced employability and advancement potential.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Make effective rhetorical decisions to create focused, well-structured documents and presentations that implement professional stylistic conventions.
• Analyze and successfully respond to the communication expectations of various professional audiences when creating professional documents and presentations.
• Employ effective leadership skills in professional environments to promote increased communication efficiency and improved workplace collaboration.
• Edit and adapt professional messages for multiple contexts and diverse media.
• Synthesize sector-related research to produce relevant, persuasive reports.
• Comply with intellectual property rights when synthesizing, citing, or repurposing others' work in professional documents and presentations.
• Produce visually effective documents and presentations.
• Facilitate positive and productive interpersonal communication in the workplace to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a collaborative project to ensure that it meets all required parameters (e.g. scope, timelines, etc.).

The Pre-Media program is a one-year foundational certificate program designed to introduce the student to various media industries. This preliminary year is intended to provide the student with the opportunity to sample from and discover the various aspects unique to each media program within the School of Contemporary Media. This will allow the student to gain a solid understanding in preparation for a more focused education within a specific media field. The program will offer a hands-on experience using industry standard software taught by creative educators and industry professionals.

Successful graduates of this program will have developed a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge of various media and communication fields. The goal is to give the student the tools to make a more educated and conscious choice for a career program best suited to reflect their interest and skillset.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Apply common industry practices to written proposals and print documents, visual storyboards, and interactive presentations.
• Present and report on research done about mass media and social media technologies.
• Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create media assets and presentations.
• Develop a career plan and produce a portfolio of self-promotional materials for the chosen field.
• Employ a variety of strategies, tools, and techniques to develop creative concepts and ideas to address the requirements of an audience, product or project.
• Collaborate with a production team in the creation of media projects.
• Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.

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.

Electronics and Embedded Systems Development is a two-year Ontario college graduate program designed to build on students' theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering and provides training on electrical technologies, embedded systems, and computer-aided design. Graduates will be prepared for the workforce after completing a capstone project where students have the opportunity to design, implement and manage real-world solutions.

The program consists of four academic levels and eight months of co-op working in industry. The program prepares graduates for employment in areas such as numerically controlled machines programming, tool design, production planning, statistical process control, value engineering, advanced machining and maintenance engineering throughout the manufacturing industry. Modern numerically controlled CNC and CAD/CAM equipment is utilized in this program.

Other Information
Graduates of the two-year Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Co-op) Ontario College Diploma program may apply to Level 5 of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op) program to complete the requirements for an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Students wishing to continue into the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op) program must complete an "Application for Program Transfer" form available from the Office of the Registrar, Room E1012.
This program will be delivered over two years, which includes four academic levels and two 4-month co-op terms.
A CONNECT lab fee of $50.00 per academic term is included in the Additional Program Fees stated in the Fee Schedule. This fee helps cover costs associated with the delivery of the CONNECT mobile computing program.   

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year Co-operative Education program.  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.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze and solve routine technical problems* related to manufacturing environments through the application of engineering principles.*
• Conduct routine analysis* of components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles* and practices.*
• Interpret and prepare graphics* and other technical documents* to appropriate engineering standards.
• Use computer hardware and software to support the engineering environment.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing materials, operations, and processes to support the production of components.
• Apply knowledge of machinery, tools and other equipment to manufacture and assemble components.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures as required.
• Recognize the environmental, economic, legal, safety, and ethical implications of manufacturing projects.
• Use and maintain documentation, inventory, and records systems.
• Contribute to the implementation of a manufacturing project.
• Develop strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships.

This program blends theory with hands-on application of theoretical principles delivered through course work and field practicum.  Students in this program will develop their knowledge and professional skills in areas such as child development and best practices in early childhood; the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities; the importance of play in children's learning; family involvement and curriculum design and implementation.
When the student graduates they will have the knowledge and necessary skills to work with children, families and community in the context of early learning and development programs for children from birth to age twelve. The student will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including child care centres, early learning and family centres, Best Start programs, before and after school programs and with school boards.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Design, implement and evaluate inclusive* and play-based* early learning curriculum* and programs that support children's* holistic development* and are responsive to individual children's* and groups of children's* observed abilities, interests and ideas.
• Establish and maintain inclusive* early learning environments* that support diverse*, equitable and accessible developmental and learning opportunities for all children* and their families*.
• Select and use a variety of screening tools, observation and documentation strategies to review, support and promote children's* learning across the continuum of early childhood development*.
• Establish and maintain responsive relationships* with individual children*, groups of children* and families*.
• Assess, develop and maintain safe, healthy and quality early learning environments* which meet the requirements of current legislation, agency policies and evidence-based practices* in early learning.
• Prepare and use professional written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic communications when working with children*, families*, colleagues, employers, and community partners.
• Identify, select and apply relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, policies and evidence-based practice* guidelines, and interpret their impact on a variety of early learning environments*.
• Apply a developing personal philosophy of early learning in accordance with ethical and professional standards* of early childhood education practice.
• Advocate* for quality early learning environments* and collaborate with members of the early learning team, families* and community partners to establish and promote such settings.
• Engage in reflective practice, develop learning goals and maintain an ongoing professional development plan in accordance with evidence-based practices* in early learning and related fields.

This two-year program is designed to prepare students for basic social work practice in social agencies and social welfare programs, both public and private, by providing them with a sound knowledge of human behaviour, of individual and social problems and of the necessary helping techniques and skills.

Learning Outcomes:-
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Develop and maintain professional relationships which adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.
• Identify strengths, resources, and challenges of individuals, families, groups, and communities to assist them in achieving their goals.
• Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families, and communities to promote accessible and responsive programs and services.
• Identify current social policy, relevant legislation, and political, social, and/or economic systems and their impacts on service delivery.
• Advocate for appropriate access to resources to assist individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners.
• Develop strategies and plans that lead to the promotion of self-care, improved job performance, and enhanced work relationships.
• Integrate social group work and group facilitation skills across a wide range of environments, supporting growth and development of individuals, families, and communities.
• Work in communities to advocate for change strategies that promote social and economic justice and challenge patterns of oppression and discrimination.

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required for a career in aircraft maintenance and repair.  The curriculum is designed around the standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry (AS9100) to prepare graduates for a work environment that adheres to that system's requirements.  Practical elements of Aerospace Manufacturing skills, work-environment readiness, safety management systems, materials handling and tooling will be the focus of this Graduate Certificate. The program will be delivered in a face-to-face (web-facilitated) format.

The Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production program is a highly concentrated hands-on approach to training students for careers in radio broadcasting and emerging broadcast media.  Students operate four broadcast properties in Fanshawe College's School of Contemporary Media building, which is equipped with the latest in broadcast technology.  CIXX-FM (106.9) is Canada's first licensed instructional radio station at full power FM utilizing the latest digital control rooms and production equipment. Areas of study include: On-Air Performance, Creative Writing, Audio and Commercial Production, Sales/Marketing/Promotions, Music and Programming and Web and Social Media content development.  Listen live to students perform on 106.9 CIXX-FM, The X at www.1069thex.com, The Falcon at www.thefalcon.ca, CFRL Radio at www.cfrlradio.ca, and Stellar Radio, live video and audio at livestream.com/stellar_radio.  Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production students learn in a live on-air environment while performing on-air and various job functions identical to those in the Broadcast industry.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Create radio productions and audio content, in studio and on location, using relevant broadcasting equipment and related industry technologies.
• Deliver, support and promote radio broadcast content via multiple platforms using a variety of media.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of programming content for a variety of radio formats.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of radio broadcasts using appropriate relevant resources, tools and equipment which meet current industry standards.
• Assist in promoting the a station’s brand and generating revenues through a variety of marketing and advertising sales activities.
• Plan and prepare interviews, scripts and reporting content for use in radio broadcasts.
• Use business skills and accepted industry practices in the completion of tasks and projects.
• Keep current with the needs of the broadcast industry using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.
• Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and company policies.
• Present live programming on air to relay various types of information and stories in different formats.