- Level
- 1-Year Graduate Certificate
- CIP code
- 42.2814
- Duration
- 8 month graduate certificate (2 semesters)
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreJan 2027
- Field
- Sociology and Psychology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
The autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate is a two semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate covering applied behaviour analysis, autism spectrum disorder, assessment, skill acquisition, behaviour reduction, ethics and a field placement.
Admission needs a related diploma or degree at 60 percent or higher, for example early childhood education, child and youth care, psychology or social work.
The autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate is taught at Durham College’s Oshawa campus on Simcoe Street North, which it shares with Ontario Tech University, at a public Ontario college founded in 1967. Durham lists the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate on its PGWP list under CIP 42.2814, which meets the field of study rule for this credential. A programme under two years supports a permit matching its length, so the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate points to a work permit of about eight months unless you stack a second eligible programme. Ontario also requires a provincial attestation letter before the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate can support a study permit.
Entry to the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate needs a related diploma or degree at 60 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and first year tuition for the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate is recorded at CAD 15,490. Durham charges a CAD 100 application fee and issues the attestation letter once first semester fees for the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate are paid. The autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate has two 2027 intakes for international students, the earliest in January 2027. Apply Study Visa handles the application for the autism and behavioural sciences graduate certificate, the first semester payment, the attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A related diploma or degree from a recognised institution, at 60 percent or above.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, or 4.5 overall with no section below 4.5 on the new scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 60 with no section below 57; CAEL 70 with no section below 70; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and payment: Durham charges a non-refundable CAD 100 application fee. First semester fees must be paid before Durham releases the provincial attestation letter needed for the study permit.
- Scholarship: Durham’s global entrance scholarship credits CAD 2,000 to your student account when you accept the offer. It is confirmed for intakes up to January 2027, and Durham renews it each cycle, so check the terms for your intake.
- Additional requirement: A police record check with vulnerable sector screening, immunisations, mask fit testing and CPR are required before placement.
- Work rights: Durham lists this programme under CIP 42.2814, supporting a permit of about eight months. You can stack a second eligible programme of at least eight months, finished within two years, to extend the permit. A PGWP also requires a language test at CLB 5 in all four abilities for college credentials, taken within two years of applying. This is separate from the English test you need for admission. No open work permit for a spouse or partner, since IRCC now limits those to master, doctoral and select professional programmes.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the attestation letter request, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Behaviour Therapist: autism services
- Instructor Therapist: ABA clinics
- Educational Assistant: school boards
- Developmental Support Worker: community agencies
- Respite Worker: family services
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst: after further study
Reality check: Ontario’s Autism Program funds much of the sector, so hiring can shift with provincial policy.
About Durham College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- Established
- 1967
- Reference No.
- O19361081012
