make a difference.

Human Services career programs are for people who want to make a difference
in their communities and the lives of others. If you are one of those people,
you’ve come to the right place.

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Life Experience Counts

Volunteer and work experience can help you determine where you want to
focus. If you’re starting without a lot of experience under your belt, consider
our Human Services Foundation Certificate program. It’s a great way to learn
about all areas of the Human Services sectors.

Get Ready to Work

Community partners play a big role in our Human Services programs. Field
placements and in-class activities make sure you are prepared to enter your
chosen profession when you graduate.
Careers in
Human Services
Bachelor of Applied Arts
(Early Childhood Leadership)
– this four-year baccalaureate program includes studies in early childhood
education, program implementation, and the diverse and changing impacts upon
these areas, while developing the leadership skills necessary for the future. Applied
learning in case studies, research, field placements and one fourteen-week work
term prepares graduates to guide and lead curriculum and pedagogy in Ontario’s
early childhood settings, other family support programs and early intervention
services. The fourth year integrates capstone courses with the opportunity to
assimilate knowledge in the field and further develop a skill set to foster and
guide quality improvements in early childhood environments. Graduates will
be prepared to move into supervisory/director positions in a full range of early
childhood programs.
Child and Youth Worker
– is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program offered in London and
Woodstock. Not all youth make it through childhood and adolescence with success.
As a child and youth worker, you can make a difference by providing care and
treatment for troubled children, adolescents and their families. Courses include:
child growth and development, child welfare legislation, case management, family
issues, as well as art and play therapy. Graduates work in group homes, correctional
services, residential treatment centres, children’s aid societies, boards of education,
and hospitals. This program is offered full-time, with some part-time seats
available, as well as support for part-time studies in Continuing Education.
Child and Youth Worker
(Fast Track)
– is a 16-month Ontario College Advanced Diploma program offered in London with
a May start date. Not all youth make it through childhood and adolescence with
success. As a child and youth worker, you can make a difference by providing care
and treatment for troubled children, adolescents and their families. Courses include:
child growth and development, counseling, professional practice, as well as family
issues. Graduates work in residential treatment centres, children’s aid societies,
correctional services, boards of education, and hospitals. This program is offered
full-time and part-time (during the day, space permitting).
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Developmental Services Worker
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program offered in London. The Developmental
Services Worker program prepares its graduates to be specialists in supporting
children and adults with developmental disabilities. For example, DSW’s provide
support for people with intellectual and physical disabilities and autism. The DSW
program includes areas of study such as disability, mental health, interpersonal
skills, counselling, health, pharmacology, and teaching and intervention strategies.
The DSW program has three field placements in community agencies. Graduates are
employed as support workers, advocates and educational assistants by agencies
providing accommodation, leisure and employment support as well as by boards
of education. The DSW program is offered full-time and part-time during the
day. This program is also offered as a multiple intake accelerated program at the
James N. Allan Campus in Simcoe. The DSW courses are available in the evening
through Continuing Education.
Developmental Services Worker
(Fast Track)
– a 10-month Ontario College Diploma program offered in London. The
Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track) program prepares its graduates to be
specialists in supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. For
example, DSW’s provide support for people with intellectual and physical disabilities
and autism. The DSW program includes areas of study such as disability, mental
health, interpersonal skills, counseling, health, pharmacology, and teaching and
intervention strategies. Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are
part of the curriculum. The Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track) program
provides an opportunity for college graduates (Human Services) and university
graduates (Social Sciences) or those with a combination of education and work
experience in a related field to complete the Developmental Services Worker Ontario
College Diploma.
Early Childhood Education
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program that integrates theory child
development as the foundation for best practice in Early Development and Learning
Programs. Through course work and field practicum, students will develop their
knowledge and professional skills with children, families and community partners.
Graduates will have the required expertise, skills and attributes to work in a diverse
range of educational, community and family support settings and to become a
professional registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Human Services Foundation
– a one-year Ontario College Certificate program. This preparatory program provides
a broad education in understanding human behaviour and serves as a foundation
to prepare you to enter a career program in human services. Courses include
Preparation for Helping, Special Populations, Issues in Human Services, Health
Issues and Introductory Psychology and Sociology. There is a field placement with an
agency. The Human Services Foundation program is an excellent way to establish a
record of post-secondary success in preparation for a career in the Human Services
career programs. Completion of this program does not guarantee admission into the
Human Services career programs, however, will give you additional consideration.
Police Foundations
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program offered in London with a September
and January intake. This program is also offered as a 48-week accelerated program
at the Woodstock Campus. If you’re interested in public law enforcement or in a
career as a police officer, this program offers excellent pre-employment academic
instruction. You’ll study the theory of human relations, combined with practical
aspects and applications of law enforcement, police powers, community policing and
investigation. The program will prepare you to compete within the Ontario Constable
Selection System for employment in public law enforcement or related careers. This
program is offered full-time at the London campus. It may also be completed part-
time during the day, evening or online through Continuing Education.
Protection, Security and
Investigation
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program designed for people who would like to
work in private or public security or within the criminal justice system. This program
concentrates on legal liability, loss prevention, risk-management and corporate
and commercial security. Graduates of the Protection, Security and Investigation
program will also learn skills and attitudes for working in the criminal justice
system, including job opportunities as correctional officers, border services officers,
store investigators or loss control officers, security and safety officers, customs
officers, retail security, or as police officers. (Please note: The first year of this
program is common with the Police Foundations program).
Recreation and Leisure Services
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program committed to developing leadership
skills that can support the creation of positive Recreation and Leisure Programs
for Individuals and Communities. Professionals in the field work with all ages in a
variety of settings. Graduates work in such agencies as: Seniors’ Centres; YM/YWCA;
Municipal Recreation Departments; Private Agencies such as Camps, Parks and
Sports Facilities; Correctional Institutions; and Resorts. They also work with Special
Event Organizations that plan and implement Athletic Games/Competitions and
other Events.
Areas of study in the program include: Community Recreation, Program Planning,
Inclusive Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Leadership and Group Development,
Parks and Facility Operation, Special Events and the Environment. This program is
offered full-time, with some part-time seats available. Join the team that takes fun
seriously and makes an impact on the quality of life in our communities.
Social Service Worker
– a two-year Ontario College Diploma program (offered in London and Simcoe). If
you’d like to work with individuals, groups or families and adults who are facing
personal challenges, this program could be for you. The program will give you
a sound knowledge of human behaviour, individual and social problems and the
necessary helping techniques to prepare you for basic social work practice in social
agencies and social welfare programs. Graduates are eligible for admission into
the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. This program is
offered full-time, with some part-time seats available.
Social Service Worker
(Fast Track)
– a 10-month Ontario College Diploma. If you have a Human Services Diploma or a
University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, (or Social Work related), you may qualify
for the Social Service Worker Fast-Track option. Graduates earn the same diploma
as the two-year program and are eligible for admission into the Ontario College of
Social Workers and Social Service Workers. This program will prepare for social
work practice and you will have the skills to work in social agencies. If you like to
work with individuals, groups or families who are facing personal challenges, this
program could be for you.
Graduate Certificate Program
Autism and Behavioural Science
– in this one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate program you’ll develop advanced
knowledge of autism, and awareness of effective intervention techniques via two
field placements and academic study. Graduates have an expertise in autism and
behavioural science within the children’s sector and are able to select from a range
of career opportunities in autism and children’s services including, instructor
therapist, private provider of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), and autism
specialist in a service agency or school board.
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship programs require an employer/sponsor. The employer must register the apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities at 217 York St., Suite 201, London, Ontario, N6A 5P9, 519-675-7788. A typical apprentice might require 600 to 700 hours of classroom time
(an eight or ten week block of time each year for three years). This format is called ‘block release’.

Developmental Services Worker Early Childhood Educator

Apprenticeship (part-time day)
– the Developmental Services Worker Apprenticeship program prepares graduates
to support children and adults with developmental disabilities. Courses focus on
disabilities, mental health, interpersonal skills, counselling, health, pharmacology,
teaching and intervention strategies. This program provides an opportunity for
people already working in the field of Developmental Services to complete a
Developmental Services Worker Certificate of Apprenticeship. Courses are offered
on a part-time basis, during the day, Some courses are offered both in the classroom
and self-directed learning. Upon completion of the Developmental Services Worker
Apprenticeship program, there is a bridging program to the Developmental Services
Worker Diploma.
Apprentice (part-time evenings)
– the Early Childhood Educator Apprentice program is designed for individuals who
are working part-time or full-time in an Early Childhood Education setting, and
want to obtain their Early Childhood Education Ontario Certificate. This program
integrates theory child development as the foundation for best practice in Early
Development and Learning Programs.  Through course work and field practicum,
students will develop their knowledge and professional skills with children, families
and community partners.  Graduates will have the required expertise, skills and
attributes to work in a diverse range of educational, community and family support
settings and to become a professional registered with the College of Early Childhood
Educators. Courses are offered part-time in the early evening with some courses
being offered on-line.
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship program there is a
bridging program to the Early Childhood Education Diploma. Graduates of the Early
Childhood Education Diploma program can be registered with the College of Early
Childhood Educators.

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Admission Requirements
Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements
One-year Program (Certificate)
Human Services Foundation
Ten-month Programs (Diploma)
Social Services Worker
(Fast Track)
Developmental Services
Worker (Fast Track)
Sixteen-month Program (Diploma)
Child and Youth Worker
(Fast Track)
Two-year Programs (Diploma)
Developmental Services
Worker
Early Childhood Education
Police Foundations
Protection, Security and
Investigation
Recreation and Leisure
Services
Social Service Worker
Three-year Program (Advanced Diploma)
Child and Youth Worker
Four-year Program (Bachelor’s Degree)
Bachelor of Applied Arts
(Early Childhood Leadership)
One-year Graduate Program (Graduate Certificate)
Autism and Behavioural
Science
*The minimum requirement for admission to all post-secondary programs is an
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (U/C) or Open (O) stream or equivalent or mature student with the
stated academic requirements. Graduate programs require a College Diploma or University
Degree or equivalent. For more information, please visit www.fanshawec.ca.
• Minimum requirements as stated above* • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• An Ontario College Diploma in Human Services - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
• A University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related Social Sciences area equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• An Ontario College Diploma in Human Services - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
• A University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related Social Sciences area - OR - equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by • Evidence of Good Health
the College to be equivalent to the above. • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• An Ontario College Diploma in Human Services - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
• A University Degree in Psychology, Sociology or a related Social Sciences area - OR - equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR - • Evidence of Good Health
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
the College to be equivalent to the above
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Grade 12 English (U) (minimum final grade required is 65) • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
• Mathematics ONE OF: equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) OR Grade 12 Foundations for • Evidence of Good Health
College Mathematics (C) OR Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U) OR Grade 12 Calculus • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
and Vectors (U) OR Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
- OR -
• Any Grade 12 Science (U) or (U/C)
• Plus four additional Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (U/C) courses
• Final minimum average of 65.0% which include the pre-requisite courses stated above
• Child and Youth Worker Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or
• Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma - OR - equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - • Evidence of Good Health
• Developmental Services Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• A University Degree in Social Sciences
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