* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
Learn to effectively support people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and people with a dual diagnosis:
Develop hands-on skills that will help people grow, develop relationships, and actively participate in their community.
Identify and connect people to community opportunities and resources.
Collaborate with people with disabilities to overcome barriers and promote full inclusion.
Apply theory in a real-world setting with three faculty-supervised field placements:
Begin with four weeks in the second semester and increase to seven weeks, and then 12 weeks in the final semester.
Work on-the-job three to four days per week, and bring those experiences back to the classroom to enhance your learning.
Students have completed placements in residential programs such as Community Living and Pathways to Independence; public and private schools; adult education programs; and organizations in their home communities.
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First Year - Semester One
COMM1048 College Writing Skills
DSWP1025 Nature of Disabilities 1
DSWP1019 Philosophy of Support
PROF1006 Professional Practice
DSWP1014 The Evolution of Developmental Services
DSWP1018 Valued Social Roles
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
First Year - Semester Two
DSWP1021 DSW Standards of Practice
WKPL1026 Field Placement 1
DSWP1026 Nature of Disabilities 2
DSWP1022 Person Centred Planning
DSWP1020 Positive Behaviour Supports
DSWP1023 Teaching Strategies
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Three
DSWP2016 Disability & Ethical Issues
WKPL2047 Field Placement 2
DSWP2017 Inclusive Practice
DSWP2015 Pharmacology for DSWs
DSWP2014 Promoting Health & Wellbeing
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Four
PROF2013 DSW Career Preparation
WKPL2018 Field Placement 3
DSWP2019 Leadership & Change
DSWP2018 Supporting Families
Developmental services workers support people of all ages with disabilities, enhancing their presence and participation in community life. Loyalist grads find rewarding positions:
Providing in-home support to help people maintain independence.
In community agencies as residential counsellors and vocational coaches, helping people find meaningful activities.
In schools as educational assistants and with not-for-profit organizations.
As activation directors in residential programs and long-term care facilities.
Providing respite support for families.
Average starting salaries range from $35,000 to $39,999.*
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
