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Autism and Behavioural Science
The Autism and Behavioural Science concentration provides you with the knowledge and experience necessary to provide services and support to children with autism and their families. This concentration enables you to earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Health from Laurier and a graduate certificate from Conestoga College in only four years. Sample careers for this program include options such as:
- autism therapist
- health policy officer
- program development officer
- mental health worker
Students in the Honours Community Health program who have chosen to specialize in this concentration will complete their Conestoga College graduate certificate online during their third year of study.
To be eligible for the graduate certificate under the agreement with Conestoga College, you must first successfully complete 10.0 credits including:
- PS101
- PS102
- PS275
- PS276
You must also earn a minimum GPA of 5.0 in Honours Community Health and 5.0 overall.
If you complete the graduate certificate with a minimum average of 70%, it will allow for the transfer of 5.0 senior credits, including 3.0 senior Health Studies (HS) credits and 2.0 senior miscellaneous credits.
- Attend an information session. Conestoga and Laurier representatives will explain the process and provide you with Conestoga information.
- Make a mandatory Academic Advising Appointment to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for the program.
- Apply to the Autism and Behavioural Science program online through the Ontario College Application Service.
- Complete the Student Declaration Form. This form can only be accesses after your meeting with an Academic Advisor.
- Complete the Autism and Behavioural Science courses in 3rd year.
- Conestoga will forward your final transcript to Laurier on your behalf. There is no action required from you.