2 0 1 1 G R A DUAT E P RO G R A M S

Fast-track your way to a new career

with one of our graduate certificate or
compressed fast-track programs.
 Programs at-a-glance
PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES
Accessibility Co-ordination – NEW ACCO September 2011
Addictions and Mental Health ADMH May and September 2011 and January 2012
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations LAW September 2011
Communicative Disorders Assistant CDA September 2011
Critical Care Nursing (e-learning) CCH May and September 2011 and January 2012
CERTIFICATES

Human Resources Management HURM September 2011

GRADUATE

Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution MADR September 2011

Paralegal CTAP September 2011
Paramedic – Advanced Care/Paramedic – Advanced Care (distance delivery) PADV/ACPO September 2011 (in-class)
*note both in-class and distance delivery available please check website (distance)
Sport Business Management SBMT September 2011
VFX and Digital Cinema – NEW VFXD September 2011
Victimology – NEW VICT September 2011
Youth Corrections and Interventions YCI September 2011

PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES

Biomedical Engineering Technology – NEW BMYF September 2011
Biotechnology Technologist BTYF September 2011
COMPRESSED
FAST TRACK –

Chemical Engineering Technology CHMF September 2011

Electronics Engineering Technology ELYF September 2011
Environmental Technology ENVF September 2011
Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology PHMF September 2011
Graduate certificate programs
Thinking about taking your career or post-secondary
education to the next level? Durham College’s in-demand
graduate certificate programs offer industry professionals

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and college and university graduates an invaluable
opportunity to obtain additional in-demand skills,
hands-on experience and specific credentials in their
chosen fields in one year or less.

All of our programs are continually shaped by market needs and delivered by
exceptional teachers with real-world experience. They also give students the
opportunity to learn using the same technology they’ll find in the workplace.

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 Addictions and Mental Health
This highly specialized program was developed in consultation with recognized
experts in the fields of addiction and mental health including Lakeridge Health
Corporation in Durham Region.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Comprehensive education and training in evidence-based counselling practices by
experienced and skilled practitioners;
• Training from current counsellors and graduates of social services, human services
and social science programs who possess the specific skill set required to work
with clients impacted by addictive behaviours and mental health issues; and
Accessibility Co-ordination – NEW
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• An extensive 14-week, 490-hour practicum in an addictions-specific setting, mental

health agency or other social and health services provider.
This program – the only one of its kind in Ontario – prepares students to ensure
that businesses, organizations, structures and/or events are accessible to Career opportunities for graduates include:
people with disabilities. • Addictions and mental health case manager;
• Addictions counsellor;
PROGRAM DETAILS: • Community education/prevention specialist;
• Applying knowledge of regulatory compliance and enforcing accessibility standards;
• Community mental health counsellor;
• Conducting accessibility audits to identify barriers and make recommendations to
• Employee assistance counsellor;
remove or prevent future barriers;
• Recovery and group home staff;
• Creating documentation and resources for implementing and maintaining
• Wellness counsellor; and
accessibility standards;
• Withdrawal management counsellor.
• Designing and delivering training for accessibility legislation; and
• Developing budgets and audits in order to identify and analyze accessibility barriers.

Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sectors:

• Event-planning companies;
• Human resources;
• Large and small businesses;
• Personal support work;
• Public and private sectors; and
• Nursing.
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations
Aimed at college and university graduates, this program teaches students
the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as a law enforcement
officer with supervisory-level experience and attributes.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Advanced fitness training and preparation for career-specific fitness and application
testing;
• Obtain additional professional certifications; and
• Gain additional skills through placement experience with various law enforcement
and security agencies on an extended basis.
Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
This program prepares students to work in a variety of workplaces under the
supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of conduct communication programming
after assessments have been completed and treatment plans developed by the
SLP or audiologist.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Dedicated CDA classroom, resource library and hearing lab;
• Acquire learning skills related to physiological and functional speech, language and
hearing disorders;

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• Programming skills and appropriate communication intervention techniques;
Career opportunities for graduates include:
• Experience delivering a wide range of communication services to clients of all ages; and
• Corporate security organization;
• Two comprehensive competency-based field placements.
• Investigation agency;
• Law enforcement and security agency; Career opportunities for graduates include:
• Law enforcement officer; • Audiology clinic;
• Municipal police officer; • Children's treatment centre;
• Private security firm; and • Daycare centre;
• Provincial and federal government law enforcement. • Hospital;
• Infant hearing screening program;
• Long-term care facility;
• Preschool speech and language program;
• Private speech and language clinic;
• Rehabilitation centre; and
• School board.
 Critical Care Nursing (e-learning)
This program offers an introductory course to e-learning through five theoretical
online courses that allow students to study at times that fit their personal and
professional schedules; a critical care simulation component; and hands-on
preceptor experience in an intensive care unit (ICU). Upon successful completion
of the course requirements, a Level 2 or 3 Critical Care Certificate will be awarded.
Human Resources Management
This intensive program prepares students for human resources positions in a
variety of workplace settings including manufacturing, health care, government,
consulting and the not-for-profit sector. Human resources managers play a
strategic role in the selection, training, development and management of
people within an organization.

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR: PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Experienced critical care nurses desiring recognition and certification in critical • Study of key areas of human resources;
care; • Four-week, project-based field placement; and
• New critical care nurses; and • Graduates are eligible for course accreditation for the Certified Human
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• Nurses interested in working in the ICU. Resources Professional designation from the Human Resources Professionals
Association of Ontario.
The program includes an integrated practicum component which includes 120 hours Career opportunities for graduates include:
of clinical practice in a critical care practice environment in partnership with hospitals • Compensation and benefits analyst;
and hospital staff members. • Employee relations advisor;
• Health and safety co-ordinator;
• Human resources generalist;
• Human resources planner;
• Labour relations consultant;
• Recruitment officer; and
• Training and development co-ordinator.
Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution
This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to deal effectively
with conflict in various settings such as health care; human resources;
community; justice; advocacy; and education. The program is applicable to
recent university or college graduates, human resource professionals, educators
and health-care and legal professionals who wish to gain additional mediation
skills and Ontario college certification.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Courses related to alternate ways of resolving disputes;
• In-house practicum with the college’s Mediation Services department; and
• An outside practicum with a relevant organization.
Durham College is currently in negotiations to partner with various mediation/alternative
dispute resolution organizations for affiliation and membership.
Graduates will be prepared for careers in many different environments depending in part
on the skills they come into the program with. For example, students who are admitted to
the program with a human resources background will have additional skills to assist them
in that field. Students who come into the program with a legal background may be able
to work in administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal; Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board; Human Rights Commission; and court settings where
mediation is often mandatory before proceeding to a more formalized hearing.
Paramedic – Advanced Care
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This program provides current paramedics with the skills and knowledge
required to become an advanced care paramedic. It is also available in both
regular in-class and distance delivery formats.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Classroom and laboratory activities;
• Computer-assisted learning;
• Emphasis on research appraisal as an evidence base for patient care;
• Individual and group study;
• Intensive clinical and field placement components;
• Problem-based learning model; and
• Training and certification in advanced airway management, intravenous therapy,
advanced electrical therapy and monitoring skills.
This program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association and approved by the
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.
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Paralegal
This program is the only graduate program of its kind accredited by the Law
Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). Students with a law-related degree or
diploma, or three to five years of related work experience are eligible to enrol
in this challenging and rewarding eight-month program of study, which includes
a valuable field placement component. This program prepares students for the
paralegal profession including the eligibility status required to sit for the LSUC
paralegal licensing exam.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Teaches the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide legal services in a

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court support staff capacity to courts, agencies, boards and tribunals in Ontario; and
• Students who successfully complete the LSUC licensing exam may become LSUC
members and practise in small claims court actions, provincial offence matters and
summary conviction matters.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

As a licensed paralegal:
• Any tribunal in Ontario such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the
Landlord and Tenant Board;
• Small claims court;
• Provincial offences court; and
• Parties involved in proceedings under the Criminal Code before a summary conviction.
As an in-house paralegal/agent for:
• Government agency;
• Law firm;
• Municipalities;
• Paralegal firm; and
• Tribunals and court.
 Sport Business Management Victimology – NEW
This program provides a fast-track to the sports industry through advanced and Victimology is the scientific study of victimization and this new program allows
intensive training. The curriculum of one semester of academics and one semester students to gain the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide a
of internship prepares students to be leaders in the business of sport. variety of services to victims and their families.

PROGRAM DETAILS: PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Numerous networking and volunteer opportunities; • Focus on various types of crimes;
• Student-led sport conference; and • Advocating for victims within the criminal justice system;
• Variety of experiential learning options. • Identifying and assessing the needs of victims and strategies for healing;
• Designing and delivering education to professionals and members of the

This program has an extensive and active alumni network based on more than 30 years community; and
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of existence. Alumni sit on our advisory committee, provide internship opportunities • Studying relationships between victims and offenders in the criminal justice system.

and assist with maintaining the program’s industry-wide reputation.

A practicum experience also allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of
Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sport
potential jobs available upon graduation.
industry sectors:
• Amateur sport; These positions include:
• College and university sport; • Addictions services;
• Community sport; • Child and youth services;
• Professional sport; • Criminology;
• Sport and event partners; • Early childhood education;
• Sport facilities; and • Law and advocacy;
• Sporting goods. • Nursing;
• Police and criminal justice;
Positions include:
• Social/community services; and
• Event co-ordinator;
• Social work.
• Facility manager;
• Program co-ordinator;
• Sport marketing agency representative; and
• Sporting goods professional.
VFX and Digital Cinema – NEW
Designed to introduce students to various techniques used to create visual
effects (VFX) for film and television, this program offers a wide range of studies
in the many digital disciplines related to the VFX industry.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Study business models and concepts related to film and television production and
distribution;
• Individual and collaborative research and creative design projects;
Youth Corrections and Interventions
• Capstone project includes production of a short film; and
• Production of demo reel and professional portfolio. This unique program is specifically focused on the growing area of youth crime

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and intervention programs in our communities. It provides a well-balanced view
Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sectors: of correction and treatment philosophies and skills in behaviour modification
• Animation; and youth program design.
• Film;
• Gaming; PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Online media; • Courses relating to case management, crisis intervention and counselling;
• Television; and • Field placement component; and

• Video art and installation. • Learn to work in various settings including correctional facilities, educational
institutions and community programs.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Community intervention or prevention program;
• Detention centre;
• Group home;
• Halfway house and jail;
• Secure custody educational settings;
• Security;
• Youth camp;
• Youth correctional facility;
• Youth restorative justice program; and
• Youth treatment centre.
 Compressed fast-track programs Biomedical Engineering Technology – NEW
This program is the only one of its kind in Ontario and provides advanced skills
These programs are designed for applicants with existing academic credentials
through technical practice with opportunities for hands-on experiences and
and present a unique opportunity to complete the three-year diploma
project-based learning in medical device technology.
requirements in as little as two semesters. Both domestic and internationally
educated students who hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Engineering (BEng) degree from an accredited university may be eligible to
• Practical laboratory courses in instrumentation, medical imaging, safety and
enrol in any one of these six programs: standards, management, dialysis, terms and devices;
• Biomedical Engineering Technology – NEW;
• Applied experience with methods and instrumentation used in health care;
• Biotechnology Technologist (Biotechnology Pharmaceutical);
• Work with biomedical patient simulator and test and measurement devices and
• Chemical Engineering Technology; technologies; and
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• Electronics Engineering Technology; • Supervised work placement.

• Environmental Technology; and Note: a BEng degree in Electrical, Biomedical or Electronics from an accredited university
• Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology. is required for this program.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Independent service providers;
• In-house biomedical engineering departments;
• Medical device distributors;
• Medical equipment manufacturers;
• Regulatory authorities; and
• Shared service organizations.
Biotechnology Technologist Chemical Engineering Technology
(Biotechnology Pharmaceutical) From the manufacturing of high-tech polymers, to water treatment operations,
to the use of catalysts, to nuclear power generation, qualified chemical
Students conduct extensive experiments in cell and molecular biology in order to
technologists are everywhere and in constant demand.
develop essential laboratory skills. According to Statistics Canada, biotechnology
is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and Canada is the third-highest
PROGRAM DETAILS:
employer in this industry.
• Focus on chemical conversion processes and associated chemical principles in
modern industry;
PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Practical background in areas including the chromatography and spectroscopy of
• Foundation in tissue culture, microbial applications, bio-regulations, protein and
nuclear physics and instrumental analysis and aspects of environmental compliance;
DNA techniques, chromatographic and spectrographic methods of analysis;
• Supervised work placement; and

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• Hands-on experience and project-based learning;
• Training in the handling, analyzing, monitoring, processing and properties of a wide
• Supervised work placement; and
variety of chemicals.
• Understanding of the regulatory affairs and ethical implications of the biotechnology
Note: your BSc degree must include one Calculus course and two Chemistry courses.
industry and their influence on society.
Applicants with a BSc (Honours) degree may apply for credit to be used toward their
Note: your BSc degree must include two Chemistry courses and one Biochemistry supervised research project.
course. Applicants with a BSc (Honours) degree will have credits used toward their
supervised research project. Career opportunities for graduates include:
• Analytical labs;
Career opportunities for graduates include:
• Chemical processing areas including process control or quality control inspection;
• Bacteriologist;
• Laboratory management;
• Clinical study technologist;
• Nuclear power industry;
• Food technologist;
• Product sales and technical support;
• Immunologist technologist;
• Quality control/assurance labs; and
• Instrumentation technologist;
• Research and development.
• Microbiology technologist;
• Pharmaceutical sales manager;
• Pharmaceutical technologist;
• Production technologist;
• Quality assurance technologist; and
• University laboratory research assistant.
 Electronics Engineering Technology
This program will prepare students for design, operation, testing, installing and
servicing electronic systems in a number of fields including telecommunications,
computing, industrial automation, test and measurement, power generation and
distribution, health care and consumer products.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Students will develop in-depth and hands-on experiences in the field of electronics
assembly, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and programming; Environmental Technology
• Knowledge and skills are obtained through state-of-the-art electronic labs featuring Statistics Canada has identified environmental technology as one of the top
modern test equipment and systems; emerging employment sectors in the country. This is a dynamic program focusing
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• Core subjects are complemented with technical writing and research and career on the chemical and biological sciences as they relate to the environment.
employment preparation; and
• Program includes a co-op placement as well as internship opportunities for graduates. PROGRAM DETAILS:
Note: a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering is required for entry to this program. • Study emphasis on ground and surface water quality, soil and waste management,
recycling in urban and industrial settings and environmental regulations;
Career opportunities for graduates include: • Supervised work placement; and
• Automation specialist;
• Training and hands-on experience in the handling, analysis and monitoring of a
• Data communications; wide variety of biological and chemical parameters linked to pollution.
• Electronics technologist; Note: your BSc degree must include two Chemistry courses. Applicants with a BSc
• Equipment installer; (Honours) degree may apply for credit to be used toward their supervised research project.
• Field service representative;
Career opportunities for graduates include:
• Instrumentation and controls technologist;
• Air monitoring consultant;
• Systems operator;
• Chemical production and processing areas including process control or quality
• Technical sales and service; and
control inspection;
• Telecommunications specialist.
• Conservation authority;
• Environmental and engineering consulting firm;
• Government agencies and laboratories such as Ontario Ministry of the Environment,
Ontario Ministry of Energy and local municipalities;
• Industrial laboratories including quality control labs or analytical labs; and
• Scientific equipment sales and technical support.
Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology
Through this program students gain practical laboratory training and study
courses in microbiology, spectrographic and chromatographic analysis,
processing operations and product development.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
• Analysis of food;
• Isolation and identification of micro-organisms;
• Screening for purity and the chemical composition of pharmaceutical products;
• Study of processes used in food or pharmaceutical companies to produce and safely
test high-quality products for consumer acceptance; and

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• Supervised work placement.
Note: your BSc degree must include two Chemistry courses. Applicants with a BSc
(Honours) degree may apply for credit to be used toward their supervised research project.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Biochemist;
• Chemist;
• Food scientist;
• Manufacturing, administration, marketing and/or sales in the food, pharmaceutical
or cosmetic industries;
• Microbiologist;
• Quality control laboratory and analysis; and
• Research and development laboratory.
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