In Niagara College's School of Community Services you can...

  • assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder;
  • foster pathways to early childhood learning and discovery;
  • make a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs;
  • support individuals in enjoying recreation and leisure experiences;
  • positively impact at-risk children and adults; or
  • help children and youth improve their well-being.

Do you have a passion for supporting others and want to enhance the well-being of people of all ages? The Niagara College School of Community Services, located at the 125-acre Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, prepares students to support the varying needs of individuals and families of all ages, including children, youth, adults and the elderly. Programs are taught by expert faculty with a strong emphasis on experiential learning opportunities that enable students to gain critical industry experience via in-depth field placement opportunities. In addition, alternative program delivery formats make it easier to attend classes; students are given the opportunity to earn additional certifications in conjunction with their credentials; and unique university bridging opportunities can be explored.

Programs

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Addictions and Mental Health

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Graduate Certificate 1 Year
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Autism and Behavioural Science

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Graduate Certificate 1 Year
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Child and Youth Care

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Advanced Diploma 6 Consecutive Terms
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Early Childhood Education

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Diploma 2 Years
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Early Childhood Education – Advanced Standing

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Diploma 1 Year
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Early Childhood Education – Six Nations Polytechnic (Brantford)

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Diploma 2 Years
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Early Childhood Education – Six Nations Polytechnic (Fort Erie)

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Diploma 2 Years
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Early Childhood Education – Six Nations Polytechnic (Waterloo)

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Diploma 2 Years
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Early Childhood Education – Resource Consulting
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Graduate Certificate 1 Year
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Educational Assistance and Adult Supports

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Diploma 2 Years
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Recreation Therapy

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Diploma 2 Years
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Social Service Worker

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Diploma 2 Years
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Tour Our Labs & Resource Rooms

Ever wondered where you'll learn at NC? Our Simulation Lab Technician, Alison Ryder, will walk you through a tour our state-of-the-art Snoezelen lab, NC-TRAC space, and student Resource Room. These spaces are available to you as a student of the School of Community Services.

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