Durham College Graduate programs

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Fast-track your way to a new careewith one of our graduate certificate o

compressed fast-track programs


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Programs at-a-glance

PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES

Accessibility Co-ordination NEW ACCO September 2011

Addictions and Mental Health ADMH May and September 2011 and January 2012

Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations LAW September 2011

Communicative Disorders Assistant CDA September 2011

Critical Care Nursing (e-learning) CCH May and September 2011 and January 2012

Human Resources Management HURM September 2011

Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution MADR September 2011

Paralegal CTAP September 2011

Paramedic Advanced Care/Paramedic Advanced Care (distance delivery) PADV/ACPO September 2011 (in-class)

*note both in-class and distance delivery available please check website (distance)

Sport Business Management SBMT September 2011

VFX and Digital Cinema NEW VFXD September 2011

Victimology NEW VICT September 2011

Youth Corrections and Interventions YCI September 2011

PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES

Biomedical Engineering Technology NEW BMYF September 2011

Biotechnology Technologist BTYF September 2011

Chemical Engineering Technology CHMF September 2011

Electronics Engineering Technology ELYF September 2011

Environmental Technology ENVF September 2011

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology PHMF September 2011

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Graduate certificate programs

Thinking about taking your career or post-secondary

education to the next level? Durham Colleges in-demand

graduate certificate programs offer industry professionals

and college and university graduates an invaluable

opportunity to obtain additional in-demand skills,

hands-on experience and specific credentials in their

chosen fields in one year or less.

All of our programs are continually shaped by market needs and delivered by

exceptional teachers with real-world experience. They also give students the

opportunity to learn using the same technology theyll find in the workplace.

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2011GRADUA

TECERTIFICATEPROGRAMS Accessibility Co-ordination NEW

This program the only one of its kind in Ontario prepares students to ensure

that businesses, organizations, structures and/or events are accessible to

people with disabilities.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Applying knowledge of regulatory compliance and enforcing accessibility standards;

Conducting accessibility audits to identify barriers and make recommendations toremove or prevent future barriers;

Creating documentation and resources for implementing and maintainingaccessibility standards;

Designing and delivering training for accessibility legislation; and

Developing budgets and audits in order to identify and analyze accessibility barriers.

Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sectors:

Event-planning companies;

Human resources; Large and small businesses;

Personal support work;

Public and private sectors; and

Nursing.

Addictions and Mental Health

This highly specialized program was developed in consultation with recognized

experts in the fields of addiction and mental health including Lakeridge Health

Corporation in Durham Region.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Comprehensive education and training in evidence-based counselling practices byexperienced and skilled practitioners;

Training from current counsellors and graduates of social services, human servicesand social science programs who possess the specific skill set required to workwith clients impacted by addictive behaviours and mental health issues; and

An extensive 14-week, 490-hour practicum in an addictions-specific setting, mentahealth agency or other social and health services provider.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

Addictions and mental health case manager;

Addictions counsellor;

Community education/prevention specialist; Community mental health counsellor;

Employee assistance counsellor;

Recovery and group home staff;

Wellness counsellor; and

Withdrawal management counsellor.


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Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations

Aimed at college and university graduates, this program teaches students

the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as a law enforcement

officer with supervisory-level experience and attributes.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Advanced fitness training and preparation for career-specific fitness and applicationtesting;

Obtain additional professional certifications; and

Gain additional skills through placement experience with various law enforcementand security agencies on an extended basis.


Corporate security organization;

Investigation agency;

Law enforcement and security agency;

Law enforcement officer;

Municipal police officer; Private security firm; and

Provincial and federal government law enforcement.

Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)

This program prepares students to work in a variety of workplaces under the

supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist.

Emphasis is placed on the preparation of conduct communication programmin

after assessments have been completed and treatment plans developed by th

SLP or audiologist.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Dedicated CDA classroom, resource library and hearing lab;

Acquire learning skills related to physiological and functional speech, language andhearing disorders;

Programming skills and appropriate communication intervention techniques;

Experience delivering a wide range of communication services to clients of all ages; and

Two comprehensive competency-based field placements.


Audiology clinic;

Children's treatment centre; Daycare centre;

Hospital;

Infant hearing screening program;

Long-term care facility;

Preschool speech and language program;

Private speech and language clinic;

Rehabilitation centre; and

School board.


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TECERTIFICATEPROGRAMS

Critical Care Nursing (e-learning)

This program offers an introductory course to e-learning through five theoretical

online courses that allow students to study at times that fit their personal and

professional schedules; a critical care simulation component; and hands-on

preceptor experience in an intensive care unit (ICU). Upon successful completion

of thecourse requirements, a Level 2 or 3 Critical Care Certificate will be awarded.

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR: Experienced critical care nurses desiring recognition and certification in critical

care;

New critical care nurses; and

Nurses interested in working in the ICU.

The program includes an integrated practicum component which includes 120 hours

of clinical practice in a critical care practice environment in partnership with hospitals

and hospital staff members.

Human Resources Management

This intensive program prepares students for human resources positions in a

variety of workplace settings including manufacturing, health care, government

consulting and the not-for-profit sector. Human resources managers play a

strategic role in the selection, training, development and management of

people within an organization.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Study of key areas of human resources;

Four-week, project-based field placement; and

Graduates are eligible for course accreditation for the Certified HumanResources Professional designation from the Human Resources ProfessionalsAssociation of Ontario.


Compensation and benefits analyst;

Employee relations advisor;

Health and safety co-ordinator; Human resources generalist;

Human resources planner;

Labour relations consultant;

Recruitment officer; and

Training and development co-ordinator.


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Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to deal effectively

with conflict in various settings such as health care; human resources;

community; justice; advocacy; and education. The program is applicable to

recent university or college graduates, human resource professionals, educators

and health-care and legal professionals who wish to gain additional mediation

skills and Ontario college certification.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Courses related to alternate ways of resolving disputes;

In-house practicum with the colleges Mediation Services department; and

An outside practicum with a relevant organization.

Durham College is currently in negotiations to partner with various mediation/alternative

dispute resolution organizations for affiliation and membership.

Graduates will be prepared for careers in many different environments depending in part

on the skills they come into the program with. For example, students who are admitted to

the program with a human resources background will have additional skills to assist themin that field. Students who come into the program with a legal background may be able

to work in administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal; Workplace

Safety and Insurance Board; Human Rights Commission; and court settings where

mediation is often mandatory before proceeding to a more formalized hearing.

Paramedic Advanced Care

This program provides current paramedics with the skills and knowledge

required to become an advanced care paramedic. It is also available in both

regular in-class and distance delivery formats.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Classroom and laboratory activities;

Computer-assisted learning; Emphasis on research appraisal as an evidence base for patient care;

Individual and group study;

Intensive clinical and field placement components;

Problem-based learning model; and

Training and certification in advanced airway management, intravenous therapy,advanced electrical therapy and monitoring skills.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association and approved by the

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.


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Paralegal

This program is the only graduate program of its kind accredited by the Law

Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). Students with a law-related degree or

diploma, or three to five years of related work experience are eligible to enrol

in this challenging and rewarding eight-month program of study, which include

a valuable field placement component. This program prepares students for the

paralegal profession including the eligibility status required to sit for the LSUCparalegal licensing exam.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Teaches the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide legal services in a

court support staff capacity to courts, agencies, boards and tribunals in Ontario; an

Students who successfully complete the LSUC licensing exam may become LSUCmembers and practise in small claims court actions, provincial offence matters andsummary conviction matters.


As a licensed paralegal: Any tribunal in Ontario such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the

Landlord and Tenant Board;

Small claims court;

Provincial offences court; and

Parties involved in proceedings under the Criminal Code before a summary conviction

As an in-house paralegal/agent for:

Government agency;

Law firm;

Municipalities; Paralegal firm; and

Tribunals and court.


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Sport Business Management

This program provides a fast-track to the sports industry through advanced and

intensive training. The curriculum of one semester of academics and one semester

of internship prepares students to be leaders in the business of sport.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Numerous networking and volunteer opportunities; Student-led sport conference; and

Variety of experiential learning options.

This program has an extensive and active alumni network based on more than 30 years

of existence. Alumni sit on our advisory committee, provide internship opportunities

and assist with maintaining the programs industry-wide reputation.

Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sport

industry sectors:

Amateur sport;

College and university sport;

Community sport;

Professional sport;

Sport and event partners;

Sport facilities; and

Sporting goods.

Positions include:

Event co-ordinator;

Facility manager;

Program co-ordinator; Sport marketing agency representative; and

Sporting goods professional.

Victimology NEW

Victimology is the scientific study of victimization and this new program allows

students to gain the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide a

variety of services to victims and their families.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Focus on various types of crimes; Advocating for victims within the criminal justice system;

Identifying and assessing the needs of victims and strategies for healing;

Designing and delivering education to professionals and members of thecommunity; and

Studying relationships between victims and offenders in the criminal justice system

A practicum experience also allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of

potential jobs available upon graduation.

These positions include:

Addictions services;

Child and youth services;

Criminology;

Early childhood education;

Law and advocacy;

Nursing;

Police and criminal justice;

Social/community services; and

Social work.


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VFX and Digital Cinema NEW

Designed to introduce students to various techniques used to create visual

effects (VFX) for film and television, this program offers a wide range of studies

in the many digital disciplines related to the VFX industry.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Study business models and concepts related to film and television production anddistribution;

Individual and collaborative research and creative design projects;

Capstone project includes production of a short film; and

Production of demo reel and professional portfolio.

Career opportunities for graduates are available in the following sectors:

Animation;

Film;

Gaming;

Online media;

Television; and Video art and installation.

Youth Corrections and Interventions

This unique program is specifically focused on the growing area of youth crime

and intervention programs in our communities. It provides a well-balanced view

of correction and treatment philosophies and skills in behaviour modification

and youth program design.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Courses relating to case management, crisis intervention and counselling;

Field placement component; and Learn to work in various settings including correctional facilities, educational

institutions and community programs.


Community intervention or prevention program;

Detention centre;

Group home;

Halfway house and jail;

Secure custody educational settings;

Security;

Youth camp;

Youth correctional facility;

Youth restorative justice program; and

Youth treatment centre.


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2011COMPRESSED

FAST-TRACKPROGRAMS

Compressed fast-track programsThese programs are designed for applicants with existing academic credentials

and present a unique opportunity to complete the three-year diploma

requirements in as little as two semesters. Both domestic and internationally

educated students who hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of

Engineering (BEng) degree from an accredited university may be eligible to

enrol in any one of these six programs:

Biomedical Engineering Technology NEW;

Biotechnology Technologist (Biotechnology Pharmaceutical);

Chemical Engineering Technology;

Electronics Engineering Technology;

Environmental Technology; and

Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology.

Biomedical Engineering Technology NEW

This program is the only one of its kind in Ontario and provides advanced skills

through technical practice with opportunities for hands-on experiences and

project-based learning in medical device technology.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Practical laboratory courses in instrumentation, medical imaging, safety andstandards, management, dialysis, terms and devices;

Applied experience with methods and instrumentation used in health care;

Work with biomedical patient simulator and test and measurement devices andtechnologies; and

Supervised work placement.

Note: a BEng degree in Electrical, Biomedical or Electronicsfrom an accredited universitis requiredfor thisprogram.


Independent service providers; In-house biomedical engineering departments;

Medical device distributors;

Medical equipment manufacturers;

Regulatory authorities; and

Shared service organizations.


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Biotechnology Technologist

(Biotechnology Pharmaceutical)

Students conduct extensive experiments in cell andmolecular biology in order to

develop essential laboratory skills. According to Statistics Canada, biotechnology

is one of the fastest-growingindustriesin the world and Canada is the third-highest

employer in this industry.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Foundation in tissue culture, microbial applications, bio-regulations, protein and

DNA techniques, chromatographic and spectrographic methods of analysis;

Hands-on experience and project-based learning;

Supervised work placement; and

Understanding of the regulatory affairs and ethical implications of the biotechnologyindustry and their influence on society.

Note: your BScdegreemust includetwo Chemistry coursesand oneBiochemistrycourse.Applicantswith a BSc(Honours)degreewill havecredits used toward theirsupervised research project.


Bacteriologist;

Clinical study technologist;

Food technologist;

Immunologist technologist;

Instrumentation technologist;

Microbiology technologist;

Pharmaceutical sales manager;

Pharmaceutical technologist;

Production technologist; Quality assurance technologist; and

University laboratory research assistant.

Chemical Engineering Technology

From the manufacturing of high-tech polymers, to water treatment operations,

to the use of catalysts, to nuclear power generation, qualified chemical

technologists are everywhere and in constant demand.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Focus on chemical conversion processes and associated chemical principles inmodern industry;

Practical background in areas including the chromatography and spectroscopy ofnuclear physics and instrumental analysis and aspects of environmental compliance


Training in the handling, analyzing, monitoring, processing and properties of a widevariety of chemicals.

Note: your BScdegreemust includeone Calculus courseand two Chemistry courses.Applicants witha BSc(Honours)degree mayapply forcredit to be used toward theirsupervised research project.


Analytical labs;

Chemical processing areas including process control or quality control inspection;

Laboratory management;

Nuclear power industry;

Product sales and technical support;

Quality control/assurance labs; and

Research and development.


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Electronics Engineering Technology

This program will prepare students for design, operation, testing, installing and

servicing electronic systems in a number of fields including telecommunications,

computing, industrial automation, test and measurement, power generation and

distribution, health care and consumer products.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Students will develop in-depth and hands-on experiences in the field of electronics

assembly, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and programming;

Knowledge and skills are obtained through state-of-the-art electronic labs featuringmodern test equipment and systems;

Core subjects are complemented with technical writing and research and careeremployment preparation; and

Program includes a co-op placement as well as internship opportunities for graduates.

Note: a BScdegree in Electrical Engineeringis requiredfor entry to thisprogram.


Automation specialist; Data communications;

Electronics technologist;

Equipment installer;

Field service representative;

Instrumentation and controls technologist;

Systems operator;

Technical sales and service; and

Telecommunications specialist.

Environmental Technology

Statistics Canada has identified environmental technology as one of the top

emerging employment sectors in the country. This is a dynamic program focusing

on the chemical and biological sciences as they relate to the environment.

PROGRAM DETAILS: Study emphasis on ground and surface water quality, soil and waste management,

recycling in urban and industrial settings and environmental regulations;


Training and hands-on experience in the handling, analysis and monitoring of awide variety of biological and chemical parameters linked to pollution.

Note: your BSc degree must include two Chemistry courses. Applicants with a BSc(Honours)degree mayapplyfor creditto beused towardtheirsupervised research projec


Air monitoring consultant;

Chemical production and processing areas including process control or qualitycontrol inspection;

Conservation authority;

Environmental and engineering consulting firm;

Government agencies and laboratories such as Ontario Ministry of the EnvironmentOntario Ministry of Energy and local municipalities;

Industrial laboratories including quality control labs or analytical labs; and

Scientific equipment sales and technical support.


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Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology

Through this program students gain practical laboratory training and study

courses in microbiology, spectrographic and chromatographic analysis,

processing operations and product development.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Analysis of food; Isolation and identification of micro-organisms;

Screening for purity and the chemical composition of pharmaceutical products;

Study of processes used in food or pharmaceutical companies to produce and safeltest high-quality products for consumer acceptance; and

Supervised work placement.

Note: your BSc degree must include two Chemistry courses. Applicants with a BSc(Honours)degree mayapplyfor creditto beused towardtheirsupervised research projec


Biochemist;

Chemist; Food scientist;

Manufacturing, administration, marketing and/or sales in the food, pharmaceuticalor cosmetic industries;

Microbiologist;

Quality control laboratory and analysis; and

Research and development laboratory.


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