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If you want to hit the job market with advanced skills and stand out from the
competition, check out Fanshawe’s Graduate Studies.
In less than one year – you could have the advanced training you need for the
career you want.
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Graduate Certificate Programs
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Communication Program Audio Post-Production
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offering students
advanced techniques in digital audio recording and editing for studio and video.
Corporate Communication and This program is for students interested in working in sound for film and television,
Public Relations recording studios, production houses and other sound-related industries.
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to prepare
college and university graduates to work in corporate communications. Students
hone writing, presentation, desktop publishing and web design skills and face public Broadcast Journalism -
relations and ethics challenges that will increase their communication-related Television News
skills. A second-term work placement gives students a chance to put their skills to – a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program preparing graduates
use. Graduates are employed in advertising and PR agencies, hospitals and health for a career in television news. The main focus is hands-on assignments including
care, banking and insurance, the arts and media, small and large manufacturers, shooting, editing, producing and writing television news stories. Graduates work as
government, politics and the not-for-profit sector. TV journalists, videographers, producers, editors and news directors.
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Graduate Certificate Programs
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Hospitality Program Manufacturing Program
Concierge Services - Guest Practical Elements of
Relations Specialist Mechanical Engineering
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program developing critical – this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program gives students who
thinking graduate students for the hospitality industry. As stated in the Globe have successfully completed their second or third year of a CEAB approved program
and Mail, “It is one of the top 10 extraordinary programs of its kind in Canada.” in Mechanical Engineering, intensive, hands-on training in the practical elements
A collaborative, boardroom setting is used to guide students through curriculum that associated with their profession. Students will learn computer assisted design
is focused on personal and professional development. Graduates have the poise and (CAD), blueprint reading, machining and welding. This program will complement the
comfort level required to perform within this global industry. theoretical skills that engineers obtain in their formal studies.
Graduates are being offered positions from national and internationally recognized
hospitality employers into Leadership Development/Training Programs. These
graduates are then being placed into middle management positions, and are working
toward executive positions.
Information Technology
Programs
Game Development
- Advanced Programming
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to provide
students with specialized skills and knowledge required to enter the rapidly
growing entertainment, educational, training and simulation software development
industries. Students will get an in-depth study of what game programmers do as
part of larger project technical teams: graphics effects, animation systems, artificial
intelligence, physical modelling, sound, and scripting systems. Students will learn
how to create, configure, and integrate custom game components. Other aspects of
gaming like game models, simulation, performance and configuration of both single
player and multi-player games will also be explored and implemented. Each student
will assemble a portfolio of game fragments and demonstrations to showcase their
capabilities to potential employers. Graduates will be able to obtain positions such
as Game Programmer, C++ Programmer, and Game Developer with opportunities in
programming beyond the Game Industry.
Information Security
Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, designed to provide
students with an overall approach to information systems security as it applies
to business. The program is entirely web delivered and will provide a broad
understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for
information security. Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both
the strategic and operational aspects of information security. Students will be able
to obtain positions such as security analysts, chief security officer, information
security auditor, and threat-risk/vulnerability security specialist.
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Admission Requirements
For admission, Graduate Certificate programs require a College Diploma or University Degree or combination of work experience/professional background as judged by the College to be equivalent.
For more information, please visit www.fanshawe.ca.
Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements
One-Year Graduate Programs (Graduate Certificate)
3D Animation and Character • An Ontario College Diploma, or Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Ontario College Graduate Certificate in: **Assessment of applicant’s skill set relevant to the program
Design - M ulti Media Design and Production OR Interactive Media Design and Production OR Advanced Multimedia OR Visual Arts OR based on a portfolio.
Broadcasting – Television OR Interactive Media Specialist OR Broadcast Television – Digital Post-Production OR
Advanced Filmmaking - OR -
• A University Degree in Fine Arts, Media or Design - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
and completion of a portfolio**
Advanced Care Paramedic ONE of: • Possession of a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic
• Paramedic Ontario College Diploma Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in
• Ambulance and Emergency Care Certificate accordance with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
AND Canadian Guidelines for CPR.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Certificate (EMCA) - AND - VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• 4000 hours of work experience within the last three years as a Primary Care Paramedic** - AND - • Evidence of Good Health
• Pass a Theoretical Preparedness Test • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
**The 4000 hours of work experience within the last three years
must have been on site and completed prior to the Theoretical
Preparedness Test.
Anesthesia Assistant ONE of: • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
• Respiratory Therapy Ontario College Advanced Diploma with a current Certificate as a member of the College of Respiratory St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
Therapists (CRTO) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic Life Support
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or Nursing Diploma with a current Certificate of Competence from the Ontario College (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in accordance with
of Nurses the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian
AND Guidelines for CPR.
• 4000 hours of work experience within the last five years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
or Registered Nurse (RN)** - AND - • Evidence of Good Health
• Must complete a Pre-Admission Assessment Evaluation • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
**The 4000 hours of work experience within the last five years
must have been completed by May 1, 2011.
Audio Post-Production • Music Industry Arts Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Autism and Behavioural Science • Child and Youth Worker Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
• Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma - OR - St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
• Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR)
• Developmental Services Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• A University Degree in Social Sciences • Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Contemporary Media: • Applicants must meet Brock University’s admission requirements as stated by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Theory and Production
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Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements
One-Year Graduate Programs (Graduate Certificate)
Corporate Communication • An Ontario College Diploma - OR - Advanced writing and word processing skills are essential
and Public Relations • A University Degree - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Geographic Information • An Ontario College Diploma with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA - OR -
Systems (GIS) • A University Degree with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA - OR -
• Equivalent qualification from another institution with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA as judged by the College to be
equivalent to the above - OR -
• Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Human Resources Management • An Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a detailed resume and
• An Ontario College Diploma (with a 2.5 GPA minimum average) - OR - cover letter to demonstrate their skill set relevant to a career in
• A University Degree (with a 2.5 GPA minimum average) - OR - the field of human resources.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College**
Interactive Media Specialist • An Ontario College Diploma or Ontario College Advanced Diploma with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA from one of the
following programs:
- Interactive Media Design and Production OR Multi Media Design and Production OR Graphic Design - OR -
• Ontario College Diploma in Arts, Media or Design - OR -
• A University Degree in Arts, Media or Design (minimum ‘B’ average of 3.0 GPA) - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Work Experience and relevant education judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
International Business • An Ontario College Diploma - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
Management • A University Degree - OR - letter that includes details of international work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years experience in the International Business field as judged by the College to be equivalent**
Magnetic Resonance Imaging • An Ontario College Diploma or an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology with a focus in one of the Supplemental Form
following disciplines: • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
- General Radiography OR Radiation Therapy OR Nuclear Medicine OR General Sonography - OR - St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
• A University Degree with a focus in one of the following disciplines: and a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic Life Support
- General Radiography OR Radiation Therapy OR Nuclear Medicine OR General Sonography - OR - (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in accordance with the
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Marketing Management • An Ontario College Diploma (with a minimum average of C+ or 2.5 GPA) - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
• A University Degree (with a minimum average of C+ or 2.5 GPA) - OR - letter that includes details of work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years of work experience in the Marketing/Business field as judged by the College to be equivalent**
Practical Elements of • Successful completion of Second or Third year Mechanical Engineering at a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved
Mechanical Engineering Ontario University - AND -
• Approval granted by the parent institution to enroll in the Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering program at
Fanshawe College
Professional Financial Services • An Ontario College Diploma with a minimum average of ‘C+’ or 2.5 GPA - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
• A University Degree with a minimum average of ‘C+’ or 2.5 GPA - OR - letter that includes details of work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years of work experience in the Financial Services industry as judged by the College to be equivalent**
Visual Effects and Editing for • Broadcasting - Television Ontario College Diploma - OR -
Contemporary Media • Multi Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• Interactive Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• Graphic Design Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
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The 2011-2012 Academic Admission Requirements are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. For more information, please refer to our website at www.fanshawec.ca.
The College reserves the right to cancel a program, program major or option, or a course, and to change the location and term in which programs/courses are offered
because of insufficient registrations or for other budgetary reasons. Visit www.fanshawec.ca/cancellations for more info.
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