Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Resource Practice - Child and Family

Humber Polytechnic - North Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 28,447/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 57,000 +

Int. Students: 6,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5L7

Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Resource Practice - Child and Family

Program Overview

Humber’s Inclusive Resource Practice - Child and Family graduate certificate is the only program of its kind in Ontario. It is uniquely positioned to offer a lifespan approach (children to early adulthood) to working with individuals in the disability sector. The program is scheduled over two semesters starting each year in September and creates opportunities for graduates to gain employment working with children, youth and adults in a variety of resource service settings. Students have field practicums in both semesters one and two whereby they have opportunities to gain practice experience and build community networks for future employment opportunities.

The program prepares you to collaborate with a community of professionals, individuals and families to navigate a range of services in order to support inclusion. Students will advance their knowledge and expertise in the field of inclusion and develop an inclusive philosophy that they can apply in a variety of employment situations. Through our practical, skill-based curriculum, you will develop many valuable skills including how to:

  • Apply the principles of person-centred practice
  • Engage in responsive inclusive planning
  • Implement a variety of tools and techniques that support holistic development
  • Navigate systems for continuity of service
  • Participate in research on a sector-related topic of interest to the learner
  • Transfer inclusive practice knowledge to community partners

This program is offered via a hybrid format with in-person learning, synchronous and asynchronous online learning, and a work-integrated learning experience.

Program Highlights
Experience a number of interesting and unique courses within the program such as:

  • Foundations of Inclusion - This course is foundational in familiarizing the student with historical and emerging perspectives, challenges, and approaches/frameworks within the field of inclusion. Students will have an opportunity to research and challenge a variety of approaches to inclusion. The research component of the course will include the value and significance of research towards inclusion policy. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate research relevant to the area of inclusion as it relates to, influences, and how it impacts the lifespan of the individual with diverse abilities.
  • Responsive Relationships - The importance of valuing the strength and capability of families is essential when working with and establishing respectful and responsive relationships with adults and families of children with special needs. Students will apply the principles of family centered practice by demonstrating empathy and an understanding of diversity in family systems. Communication skills and strategies for supporting and enabling and empowering families to build family capacity will be emphasized. Increasing sensitivity and awareness of adults with complex needs, cultural, and contextual sensitivity and impact on the family dynamic will also be addressed.
  • Community Collaboration and Advocacy - This course challenges students to explore and network within the community to gain an understanding of how to seek supports, investigate possibilities, consult, and advocate for the individual and family. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge translation, leadership and facilitation skills with other team members throughout the responsive inclusive planning process. Students will explore group facilitation skills and the importance of group dynamics in advocacy and decision making for individuals with diverse abilities and their families.