Developmental Services Worker

A Two-Year Ontario College Diploma Program
Program Code: DSW1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates

Contact

School of Human Services: 519-452-4224

Program Description

The Developmental Services Worker two-year diploma program prepares its graduates to be specialists in supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Courses focus on disabilities, mental health, interpersonal skills, counselling, health, pharmacology, teaching and intervention strategies.  Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are part of the curriculum.

Program Offered: full-time, part-time day, part-time evening (Continuing Education)

University Transfer Credits and Degree Completion

For information concerning the Degree Pathways for this program visit www.fanshawec.ca/degreepathways. 

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
2. Receipt of Application by February 1st. 
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements.

Note:

• *Admission to the Fanshawe College Human Services Foundation program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to the Developmental Services Worker program. Successful completion of the Fanshawe College Human Services Foundation program, however, does enable the student to be given additional consideration when applying to the Developmental Services Worker program.  The Human Services Foundation program is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to the Developmental Services Worker program.

Other Information

• Adult applicants who have developed emotional maturity and stability through a few years involvement in related work are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must meet the admission requirements.
• There is a particular need for male Developmental Services Workers.
• Field work constitutes half the training experience of this program. Students should be prepared for some additional personal costs.
• Students on field placement are required to work evening shifts.
• Students who graduate from this program and wish to transfer to another Human Services program at Fanshawe College, may qualify for some internal credits that have already been achieved.