PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Sciences is a postgraduate certificate in Medicine & Health programme taught at Georgian College in Barrie, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,320 per semester (CAD 1,387 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Medicine & Health
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,387 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,320 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Students develop an understanding of current theories and treatment methodologies used to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and incorporate modified practices and procedures appropriate to the child and the situation. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of effective behavioural treatment plans according to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD, as well as child development and augmentative communication systems. This provides students with the expertise in the field of autism and behavioural science for application within the autism and children’s service sector. Theories, terminology, and applications to current approaches to teamwork and working with families of children with ASD are presented.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Georgian College's Autism and Behavioural Sciences programme page requires a college diploma or university degree specialising in behavioural science, sociology, child studies, education, psychology, rehabilitation or a similar discipline. No standardised English-language test score is published for this route. Before the field placement component, students must hold a clear criminal reference and vulnerable sector check obtained within three months of placement, along with current Non-Violent Crisis Prevention/Intervention certification (TCI or NVCPI) and Standard First Aid with CPR/HCP from St. John Ambulance, the Canadian Red Cross, or an equivalent provider; the page warns that an unpardoned criminal record may prevent completing the program. The credential is delivered as a one-year, part-time online program, and the page does not state fixed intake dates, pointing instead to a separate delivery-schedule document.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: 1 February 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Georgian's highly competitive programs, which now covers Fall 2027, Winter 2028 and Summer 2028 entry, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats last; offers of admission for this 2026-2027 cycle must be accepted by 1 May 2027. Programs outside the highly competitive list carry no equal-consideration date and are assessed on a rolling basis year-round. International applicants apply directly through Georgian's own portal with no published closing date and are assessed on a rolling basis while seats remain, though Georgian warns a program open when applied to may close before assessment. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
