Loyalist College - Belleville Campus

Loyalist College - Belleville Campus

376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker (DSWP/DSWJ)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

As a Developmental Services Worker (DSW), students will assist people with disabilities to live as valued, contributing members of the community. By providing support and advocacy, students will work towards full inclusion for the betterment of the entire community. The program curriculum promotes individualized and inclusive approaches, reflective of innovative practices in the field.

Students will 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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Literacy

90

Conversation

90

Comprehension

90

Production

90

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a placement

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$15900 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Ancillary Fees: $2,662 per year
Health Insurance Fees: $600 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

June 14, 2024

Submission deadline

February 22, 2025