Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science

at Niagara College - Welland Campus Canada

Do you see your future in the technology trades but need a little help narrowing down your field?
As a Pre-Technology graduate you will gain a solid foundation in math, physics, and computer applications, and will be ready to pursue further postsecondary studies in a technology or technician program.

Program Highlights:

• Explore areas of interest in technology before committing to a specific field of study.
• Benefit from individual educational support and planning with assistance from an academic student advisor.
• Gain marketable skills with the possibility of receiving transferable credits to other college programs.

Do you enjoy making people feel good about themselves and want to apply your passion for helping and artistic flair to a career in hairstyling?
As a Hairstyling graduate you will be qualified for entry into a hairstyling apprenticeship leading to a rewarding career helping clients look and feel their best.

Program Highlights:

• Gain fundamental knowledge of hair design through hands-on learning in current hairstyling labs.
• Work closely with industry employers to learn innovative technical skills and styling trends.
• Learn from experienced faculty who encourage individual creativity.
• Graduates are eligible to register with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as an apprentice in order to complete on-the-job, in-salon training.
• Completion of the apprenticeship term qualifies graduates to write the Provincial Certificate of Qualification Exam (C of Q) for their Hairstylist Provincial Licence.

Are you a people person seeking a career where you can blend your aptitude for business with your interest in oral health care?
As a Dental Office Administration graduate you will oversee the daily operations of a dental office including patient care records, health insurance company claims, and appointment scheduling.

Program Highlights:

• Applied learning opportunities through a real-world teaching environment located at Niagara College’s new, state-of-the-art, fully operational dental clinic.
• Over 140 hours of hands-on field placement experience at a dental office.
• Excellent program reputation among community employers.
• Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination for dental receptionists through the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.

Are you looking for a way to transition to a career in nursing or another health science field, but lack the scientific background? Or, are you a mature student ready for a career change?

As a Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees graduate, you have the solid health sciences foundation needed to pursue advanced postsecondary studies and achieve your career dream.

Program Highlights:

• Lecture-style science courses prepare students for Bachelor’s Degree study.
• Over 126 hours of practical, hands-on, health-focused lab experience including weekly labs in science courses.
• Benefit from individual educational support and planning with assistance from an academic student advisor.
• Niagara College’s Pre-Health Sciences programs are the preferred preparatory programs for admission to postsecondary health programs at Niagara College. For competitive health programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats), selection will be based on your academic average for all required courses at the time of ranking and selection. Your academic average can be based on a combination of high school and postsecondary courses. Additional recognition will be applied to your ranking during the evaluation process.

Do you have what it takes to become a leader in the emerging world of social media management? Are you creative, analytical, detail-oriented and digitally adept?

As a social media professional, you will plan, execute and analyze social media campaigns for a variety of organizations and clients, in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. You will create engaging communications using images, video and text to enhance brands and improve online engagement.

Program Highlights:

• Program is delivered over two semesters, four days a week.
• Hands-on learning in client-focused courses.
• Gain and improve collaboration and leadership skills required in industry.
• In-depth training in social media management platforms such as Hootsuite.
• Training in web site hosting, LMS management and social media analytics dashboards.
• Network among industry professionals to access the freelance market.
• Plan and lead a social media campaign for a community client in a capstone course.
• Gain business and marketing skills.
• Learn creativity techniques and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Do you want to transform your enjoyment of working with electronics into a rewarding technical career?
As an Electronics Engineering Technology graduate you will solve complex technical problems in the areas of fibre-optics, systems control, telecommunications and wireless communications.

Program Highlights:

• Modern equipment and spacious lab facilities provide an optimal, applied learning experience.
• Expensive practical experience via three co-op work terms.
• Students are eligible to complete the Amateur Radio Operators & Technician-Level Certification.
• Graduates with relevant experience can apply for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists (OACETT) certification.

Are you interested in a career where you support individuals in enjoying an improved quality of life?
As a recreation therapy professional, you will use meaningful recreation and leisure education, counselling and experiences to promote, restore, rehabilitate, and/or maintain quality of life and well-being. Therapeutic recreation supports the development of strengths while addressing social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive needs.

Program Highlights:

• Receive specialized training and certifications designed to meet the needs of an aging population including: DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way Certificate; Validation Communication Techniques Certificate; and Nordic Pole Walking Instructor Certification.
• Earn a Level 1 Inclusion Certificate from Variety Village.
• Gain over 430 hours of practical field work experience.
• Benefit from Therapeutic Recreation Ontario student membership.
• Become eligible for your R/TRO DIP designation upon graduation.

Do you have a passion for capturing stories as they unfold from behind the scenes and enjoy the freedom of creative expression?
As a Television Production graduate, you are well-equipped to produce a wide variety of broadcast coverage for traditional, online and streaming outlets.

Program Highlights:

• Introduction to the radio, television, and film industries including hands-on learning opportunities offered in-studio and on-location and single and multi-camera training using the latest broadcast equipment.
• Facilities include a radio production training lab, fully HD television studio, digital radio broadcast studio and a $1-million high-definition (HD) production truck.
• LIVE weekly TV magazine show broadcasted and streamed in conjunction with Television Presentation students.
• Immersive seven-week broadcast industry field placement.
• High graduate employment rate working in sports, news and entertainment organizations across Canada.
• Students apply to Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film and select a program concentration during the first year of the program.

Do you enjoy working with the latest technology to create eye-catching, original designs?
As a graphic designer you will be an integral part of the communications team who thrives on transforming a concept or idea into an organization’s identity or brand.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on, experiential learning in state-of-the-art design studios and computer labs equipped with iMacs and Wacom tablets.
• Emphasis on the theoretical and practical application of design principles.
• Over 1,800 hours of practical design studio and production experience.
• Graduates find employment in one of Canada’s largest industries in studios, ad agencies and in-house design departments working with photographers, illustrators, writers, marketing strategists, typographers and printers.
• Our new maker space houses traditional printing presses, metal and wood type, bookbinding equipment, silkscreen setup, laser cutter, 3D printer, large format printer/vinyl cutter—everything you need to bring your ideas to life.

Do you enjoy helping people and have an interest in a community service career, but haven’t decided on a specialty?
As a Pre-Community Services graduate, you have determined your career goal and are well-prepared for academic success in postsecondary community service programs at Niagara College.

Program Highlights:

• Program is designed to meet individual needs and facilitate the transition to post-secondary education.
• Benefit from individual educational support and planning with assistance from an academic student advisor.
• Graduates may be eligible to receive limited transfer credits based on their chosen post-secondary program.