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2015-2016 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS www.durhamcollege.ca/grad
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES LOCATION PAGE Activation Coordination in Gerontology ACGR September 2015 Oshawa campus 9 Addictions and Mental Health ADMH September 2015, January and May 2016 Pickering Learning Site 9 Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations LAW September 2015 Oshawa campus 10 Communicative Disorders Assistant CDA September 2015 Oshawa campus 9 Critical Care Nursing (e-learning) CCH September 2015, January and May 2016 Oshawa campus 9 Event Management EVMT September 2015 Whitby campus 8 Human Resources Management HURM September 2015 and January 2016 Pickering Learning Site 8 Information Systems Security Computers and Networking ISCN September 2015 Oshawa campus 8 International Business Management INTB September 2015 Oshawa campus 8 Legal Research and Information Management LRIM September 2015 Oshawa campus 10 Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution MADR September 2015 Oshawa campus 10 Paralegal CTAP September 2015 Oshawa campus 10 Paramedic Advanced Care (hybrid delivery) PADV September 2015 and January 2016 Oshawa campus 10 Project Management PROM September 2015 and January 2016 Oshawa campus 8 Sport Business Management SBMT September 2015 Oshawa campus 8 VFX and Digital Cinema VFXD September 2015 Oshawa campus 11 Victimology VICT September 2015 Pickering Learning Site 10 Web Applications for Mobile Computing WAMC September 2015 Oshawa campus 11 Youth Justice and Interventions YCI September 2015 Pickering Learning Site 10
COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS PROGRAM NAME APPLICATION CODE INTAKES LOCATION PAGE Biomedical Engineering Technology BMYF September 2015 Oshawa campus 12 Biotechnology Advanced BTYF September 2015 Oshawa campus 12 Chemical Engineering Technology CHMF September 2015 Oshawa campus 12 Electronics Engineering Technology ELYF September 2015 Oshawa campus 12 Environmental Technology ENVF September 2015 Oshawa campus 13 Law Clerk Advanced LCAF May 2016 Oshawa campus 13 Mechanical Engineering Technician Non-Destructive Evaluation NDEF September 2015 Oshawa campus 13 Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology PHMF September 2015 Oshawa campus 13
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS Are you thinking about taking your career or post-secondary education to the next level? Durham College s (DC) graduate certificate and compressed fast-track programs are designed for individuals with a related college diploma or university degree (some programs will also consider professional experience in a relevant field). In as little as eight months you can gain valuable skills, hands-on industry experience and specific credentials in your chosen field, helping you stand out above the rest. Please note: this publication provides an overview of available programs. For more detailed information, including admission requirements and program availability, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Graduate certificate programs 7 to 10 Business, IT & Management 7 Health & Community Services 8 Justice & Emergency Services 9 Media, Art & Design 10 Compressed/fast-track programs 11 to 12 Location, location, location 13 Service with a smile 14 How to apply 15 Important dates 16 STAY CONNECTED T: 905.721.3000 E: admissions@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/grad
BUSINESS, IT & MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS EVENT MANAGEMENT Where: Whitby campus Create, plan and implement successful event programming including site and facility operations. Learn principles of event management professionalism, social responsibility and ethics. Develop and implement accounting, finance and fundraising knowledge. Catering and events sales. Conference, event or promotion co-ordinator. Corporate meeting or trade show planner. Marketing assistant. www.durhamcollege.ca/evmt HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Where: Pickering Learning Site Intakes: September 2015 and January 2016 Focus on labour relations, compensation management, health and safety skills and managerial accounting. Develop skills to build and maintain employee relations, recruitment and selection and organizational behaviour. Implementation of human resources planning, training and development. Includes four-week field placement component and/or Capstone project. Co-ordinator of compensation and benefits/recruiter. Human resources assistant/consultant/ generalist. Employment brand specialist/counsellor. Executive search consultant. Payroll administrator. www.durhamcollege.ca/hurm INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY COMPUTERS AND NETWORKING Identify protectable business assets as well as vulnerabilities and potential threats. Learn how to implement appropriate safeguards and measure their effectiveness. Computer security consultant. Information security administrator. Network and systems security analyst. Security auditor. Threat-risk/vulnerability specialist. www.durhamcollege.ca/iscn INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Develop project management, teamwork, report writing, communication and presentation skills. Focus on international business development, entrepreneurship, trade and investment. Learn about the impact of diverse cultures on international business practices. Accounting, banking or finance. Customs and trade. Human resource or operations management. Marketing. www.durhamcollege.ca/intb PROJECT MANAGEMENT Intakes: September 2015 and January 2016 Focus on managing project scope, cost, timing, quality and applying legal and ethical standards. Develop strategies to align projects with an organization s goals and strategic plans. Identify goals, constraints, deliverables and resource requirements. Arts and media. Construction and engineering. Finance. Health care and community or social services. Law. Government agencies. www.durhamcollege.ca/prom 7
SPORT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Develop corporate sport strategies for implementation at sporting events. Expand computer application skills and examine sport business trends. Includes four-month internship component. Amateur and community sport organizations. College/university athletic departments. Professional sports teams and leagues. Private/public sports facilities. Sport and event partners, agencies and media. Sporting goods companies. www.durhamcollege.ca/sbmt ACTIVATION COORDINATION IN GERONTOLOGY Learn how to design and deliver meaningful therapeutic activity programs for elders. Apply a holistic activation approach in programming. Incorporate knowledge of physical, mental and social effects of the aging process. Includes 14-week field placement component. Community and senior citizen centres. Health and private clinics. Long-term care and retirement facilities. Private nursing homes. Social service agencies. www.durhamcollege.ca/acgr ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH Where: Pickering Learning Site, January and May 2016 Gain education and training in evidencebased counselling practices. Develop skills to work with clients affected by addictive behaviours and mental health issues. Includes 14-week practicum in appropriate settings. Addictions counsellor and case manager. Community education specialist. Employee assistance counsellor. Mental health counsellor. Recovery and group home staff. Wellness and withdrawal counsellor. www.durhamcollege.ca/admh COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS ASSISTANT Gain knowledge and skills to deliver a wide range of communication services to clients with speech, language and/or hearing disorders. Develop a variety of therapy methods including articulation, audiology and much more. Includes two clinical field placements. Audiology and hearing aid clinics. Hospital, rehab and children s treatment centres. Infant hearing screening programs. Long-term care facilities. Preschool and private speech and language programs. School boards and private schools. www.durhamcollege.ca/cda CRITICAL CARE NURSING (E-LEARNING) Intakes: September 2015 and January and May 2016 Access three learning components including online/ e-learning coursework; simulation practice course; and preceptored experience in a critical care setting. Study curriculum that meets or exceeds provincial standards. Includes 120-hour practicum component. Graduates are qualified to work in a critical care practice area. www.durhamcollege.ca/cch HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 8
JUSTICE & EMERGENCY SERVICES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS Gain advanced fitness training and preparation for career-specific fitness testing. Focus on conflict management, media communications and more. Includes field placement component. Corporate or private security firms. Investigation or security agencies. Municipal, provincial or federal law enforcement. www.durhamcollege.ca/law LEGAL RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Access to a unique, hybrid delivery model that combines in-class and online learning. Develop advanced skills in electronic research and information management. Includes an applied research project provides practical experience. Government departments/agencies. Law firms. Legal/corporate information providers/ publishers. Not-for-profit organizations. Specialized libraries or information centres (e.g. law office, college/university, etc.). www.durhamcollege.ca/lrim MEDIATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Gain knowledge in dealing effectively with conflict in various settings. Acquire experience in conflict identification, negotiations, family mediation and much more. Apply practical skills through Campus Conflict Resolution Services. Educational institutions. Government administrative tribunals. Human resources departments. Insurance and health-care industries. Law firms and justice-related areas. www.durhamcollege.ca/madr PARALEGAL Gain thorough knowledge of the law. Develop practical skill sets in a legal setting. Includes field placement component. Administrative tribunals in Ontario. Immigration. Provincial offences services. Small claims court litigations. Summary conviction criminal offence services. www.durhamcollege.ca/ctap PARAMEDIC ADVANCED CARE Intakes: September 2015 and January 2016 Access to a hybrid delivery model that combines in-class and practical learning. Develop the critical decision-making skills required for additional training and certification in advanced monitoring and diagnostic skills, patient management and much more. Includes clinical and field placement. Emergency medical response team member. Paramedic in Ontario system. Technical assistant in medical centre/ emergency department. Transfer service member. www.durhamcollege.ca/padv VICTIMOLOGY Where: Pickering Learning Site Learn how to identify and assess the needs of victims and provide strategies for healing. Focus on designing and delivering victim service education. Includes 112-hour field placement component. Addictions and social/community services. Child/youth services/early childhood education. Criminology, law and advocacy. Nursing. www.durhamcollege.ca/vict YOUTH JUSTICE AND INTERVENTIONS Where: Pickering Learning Site Focus on youth justice and intervention programs. Develop skills in behaviour modification, crisis intervention, youth program design and more. Includes field placement component. Community agencies and programs. Correctional Services Canada. Federal/provincial/municipal police services. Intervention and prevention programs. Provincial adult and youth correctional facilities. www.durhamcollege.ca/yci 9
VFX AND DIGITAL CINEMA Study technical processes, business models and concepts related to film and TV. Produce a demo reel and work on individual and collaborative projects. Create a Capstone project and develop a professional portfolio. WEB APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE COMPUTING Learn how to create client-friendly content management systems. Design and develop web services and data-driven websites. Integrate gesture recognition in a multi-touch interface environment. Cinematographer. Compositor/concept artist. Director or producer. Modelling and lighting artist. Motion graphic artist. VFX artist. www.durhamcollege.ca/vfxd E-commerce web developer. Internet programmer/site developer. Web app developer. Web programmer/technician. www.durhamcollege.ca/wamc MEDIA, ART & DESIGN GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 10
COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS Compressed fast-track programs are designed specifically for applicants with existing academic credentials and present a unique opportunity to complete diploma requirements in fewer semesters. Please review specific entrance requirements on individual program web pages for the following programs. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (TWO SEMESTERS) Become familiar with and gain the skills needed to install, test and maintain today s advanced medical equipment. Access to opportunities for technical practice including hands-on experience and project-based learning. Includes four-month work placement component. Biomedical engineering; dialysis; engineering; medical engineering; or medical technologist. Field service or technical service representative. Installation; nephrology; or service technician. Technical consultant. www.durhamcollege.ca/bmyf BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCED (TWO SEMESTERS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (TWO SEMESTERS) Gain training and experience in handling, analyzing, monitoring and processing chemicals. Learn the computer simulation of chemical processes combined with hands-on procedures. Includes minimum 80-hour work placement component (honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) applicants may apply for credit). Chemical, laboratory or sample entry technician or technologist. Chemical process or process operator. Inorganic, laboratory, quality or research and development analyst. www.durhamcollege.ca/chmf ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (FOUR CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS) Study theory and gain hands-on technical practice related to analog and digital electronic circuits and systems, Internet infrastructure and protocol, data communications, telecommunication systems, robotics and programmablelogic-controller-based controls. Automotive and parts manufacturing. Industrial automation. Information technology. Medical equipment. Military. Power generation and distribution. Public transit. Robotics. Telecommunications. Transportation. www.durhamcollege.ca/elyf COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS Gain essential skills in biochemistry, cell biology, pharmaceuticals and microbiological techniques. Develop an understanding of regulatory affairs/ethical implications of the biotechnology industry. Includes minimum 80-hour work placement component (honours BSc applicants may apply for credit). Laboratory technician or technologist. Microbiology analyst or technician. Quality assurance lab analyst; technician; lab support; or technologist. Research technician. Tissue processing specialist. www.durhamcollege.ca/btyf 11
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (TWO SEMESTERS) Focus on chemical and biological sciences as they relate to environmental pollution. Examine environmental regulations and review their social and economic impact. Includes minimum 80-hour work placement component (honours BSc applicants may apply for credit). Conservation authorities. Energy generation and distribution. Environmental consulting firms. Environmental testing laboratories. Municipalities. Water treatment plants. www.durhamcollege.ca/envf LAW CLERK ADVANCED (THREE SEMESTERS) Intake: May 2016 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (TWO SEMESTERS) Gain the skills and knowledge required to inspect, examine and test modes of transportation and large structures to detect possible internal or external defects without causing damage to their future use or well-being. Graduates will be prepared to take the certification exams administered by the Canadian General Standards Board. Aerospace, automotive, railway or shipping companies. Defence and military. Oil, gas and petrochemical companies. Power generation and utilities. Service and inspection companies. www.durhamcollege.ca/ndef PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (TWO SEMESTERS) Receive training in product development, analysis of food and processing operations. Gain hands-on experience in methods and instrumentation. Includes minimum 80-hour work placement component (honours BSc applicants may apply for credit). Manufacturing, administration, marketing or sales in food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic industries. Quality control, research or development laboratories. www.durhamcollege.ca/phmf Extensive training in the theory and practise of law and advanced computer techniques. Focus on traditional and specialized areas of law. Includes 140-hour field placement component. Please note: successful completion of a Paralegal program accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada (since 2008) is required for entrance into this program. Corporate law, crown land patent, data entry, land, real estate, family law, or litigation law clerk. Legal, patent or support assistant. www.durhamcollege.ca/lcaf COMPRESSED FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS 12
OSHAWA CAMPUS: Campus Library. Integrated Manufacturing Centre. Centre for Integrated Justice Studies. Biotechnology and nursing labs. Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. Dental clinic and labs. Student Services building including the Recruitment and Admission Services office; Registration and Records; Career Services; the Financial Aid and Awards and Student Life offices; and more. PICKERING LEARNING SITE: Operated in partnership with Centennial College. Offers four DC graduate certificate programs in addition to continuing education courses on evenings and weekends. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Our Oshawa and Whitby campuses are located in the heart of Durham Region, just 40 minutes east of Toronto and our Pickering Learning Site (PLS) is located 25 minutes east of the city, just north of Highway 401. All three locations offer access to sports, entertainment, education and music and are close to Canada s leading business and cultural centre. Come to where you can ski, snowboard, hike, walk, bike, windsurf, sail, fish and more within 30 minutes of campus. Of course if you prefer the indoors, you can always visit one of the many shopping malls and/or restaurants located in Durham Region or check out one of the theatre or concert events that happen on a regular basis. WHITBY CAMPUS: Award-winning Skills Training Centre, a leading facility in preparing apprentices and skilled trades students for a wide range of trades positions. Recently completed a three-phase construction project that saw $44 million invested in an expanded presence in Durham Region designed to develop new programs and grow the skilled workforce needed for our local communities to prosper. Includes the 36,000-square-foot Centre for Food (CFF), which opened in September 2013 and can accommodate approximately 900 students studying in culinary, hospitality, tourism, agriculture and horticulture programs. The CFF offers: Bistro 67, a full-service, green-certified teaching-inspired restaurant and lounge. Pantry, a retail food store featuring fresh-baked items, mealsto-go, preserved foods and ready-to-cook meals prepared in-house. A lecture theatre equipped with a convection oven, gas stove, induction stoves, deep fryer, griddle and grill as well as overhead cameras and large-screen projection. Public-viewing kitchens equipped with the latest culinary technology. A greenhouse, vegetable gardens and fruit-bearing trees. State-of-the-art labs including a hotel living lab and food and beverage pairing lab, classrooms and meeting spaces. 13
FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS OFFICE Before you crack open your first book, you have to figure out how you re going to pay for it and everything else that goes along with your education. The Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you with money matters including budget counselling, on- and off-campus employment and student grants/loans from the Ontario Student Assistance Program. It also offers bursaries, scholarships and emergency aid in case your funds get low. E: financialaid@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/financialaid RESIDENCE AND MEAL PLANS After a long day of working hard in class, you ll need a comfortable place to unwind. Why not stay on campus in one of our fantastic residences? And the best part is that your spot is guaranteed if you meet the deadline for accepting your offer of admission! E: housing@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamrez.ca STUDENT ACADEMIC LEARNING SERVICES (SALS) Making the leap from your previous school or returning to college after a break can be a big adjustment but it doesn t have to be a tough one. SALS offers peer tutoring, subject-specific support and access to learning skills advisors. And don t forget about our quiet study rooms located across campus to help you get that extra bit of focus you need to finish that last assignment. E: sals@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/sals ACCESS SUPPORT CENTRE (ASC) Whether you have a physical, mental or learning disability that challenges the way that you learn, the ASC can help you eliminate these challenges by providing accommodations including access to assistive technology, note takers, technical supports for writing tests and much more. Take advantage of the centre s services so that you can take control of your education. E: asc@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/asc A successful student can t work on an empty stomach, which is why DC offers a variety of meal plans to suit your appetite. www.durhamcollege.ca/meal-plans CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTRE (CRWC) AND ATHLETICS They say a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. If that s the case, then the state-of-the-art CRWC should have you completing your classwork in no time! In addition to five gyms, a 10,000-square-foot fitness centre, squash courts and elevated indoor walking/jogging track, you can hit the rink at the Campus Ice Centre or take to the clay courts at the Campus Tennis Centre. E: campusrecfacilities@durhamcollege.ca www.campusrecreationcentre.com If sports are a way of life for you, then check out the Durham Lords varsity athletics programs including men s and women s basketball, soccer, volleyball and golf, men s baseball and women s fastball. Go Lords Go! www.durhamlords.com CAMPUS HEALTH CENTRE Whether you ve twisted your ankle, have a case of the sniffles or just need to talk to someone, the Campus Health Centre is available to help you with a speedy recovery. Features include a medical clinic with on-site doctors, nurses and counsellors, a full-service pharmacy and a variety of other health services including massage therapy and acupuncture. E: healthcare@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/healthcentre STUDENT LIFE If you re looking for a way to become involved in the campus community then the Student Life office can help set that plan in motion. Whether you become the newest member of the DC Crew or pitch in for a charitable campaign, the opportunities to make a difference are endless. E: studentlife@durhamcollege.ca www.durhamcollege.ca/studentlife SERVICE WITH A SMILE 14
HOW TO APPLY STEP 1 Review your program s admission requirements Each graduate certificate and compressed, fast-track program has specific minimum educational requirements that you must possess in order to apply. Please visit each program s web page (listed in green in their description on pages 12 to 13) for current admission requirements. STEP 2 Check the application deadlines: September-start programs: Sunday, February 1, 2015. January-start programs: Friday, May 1, 2015. May-start programs: Friday, January 1, 2016. STEP 3 Go to the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) website at www.ontariocolleges.ca and select your program(s). Complete the application by following the steps identified on the OCAS website. STEP 4 Send any other required documents (as identified on the program s web page) to the Strategic Enrolment Services office at 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4 by the deadlines indicated above. STEP 5 Once you have applied, you may check the status of your application on the OCAS website or on the MyCampus portal. 15
EXPERIENCE DC E PER IEN CE At DC, the student experience comes first, a mission the college is taking to heart with the Experience DC campaign! Experience DC brings the college experience to you via an amazing and unique group of students representing a wide cross-section of programs, personal interests and personalities. They will each offer a unique perspective of what a year in the life of a DC college student is really like through a specially designed website, personal interaction and other social media platforms including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Please visit the Experience DC website at www.durhamcollege.ca/experience to meet this dynamic group and share in their experiences this year. VISIT US IN PERSON To arrange a campus tour, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/campustours or call 905.721.3000. OPEN HOUSE EVENTS Representatives from all Durham College post-secondary programs at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and Pickering Learning Site (PLS), in conjunction with student support services representatives, will provide program information, demonstrations and campus tours. Fall open house OSHAWA AND WHITBY CAMPUSES AND PLS Spring open house OSHAWA AND WHITBY CAMPUSES AND PLS Saturday, November 15, 2014 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oshawa campus Gordon Willey building 2000 Simcoe Street North Whitby campus 1610 Champlain Avenue PLS 1340 Pickering Parkway, Unit 102 Saturday, March 21, 2015 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oshawa campus Gordon Willey building 2000 Simcoe Street North Whitby campus 1610 Champlain Avenue PLS 1340 Pickering Parkway, Unit 102 IMPORTANT DATES 16