Diploma in Special Care Counselling
LaSalle College Montreal
Key Information
Campus location
Montreal, Canada
Languages
French, English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
2745 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
SPECIAL CARE COUNSELLING
The Special Care Counselling program (DCS) trains students to intervene appropriately with a range of clients having difficulties adapting or fitting in socially. This is accomplished in close collaboration with various professionals, such as remedial teachers, learning specialists, psychologists, directors of educational institutions, and occupational therapists.
LEVEL
- This program leads to the granting of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) (Senior matriculation).
- Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Education Techniques can pursue university studies.
- This program is offered in English and French.
Ideal Students
POTENTIAL STUDENT PROFILE
This program is ideal for those who enjoy people and are good at listening. These candidates are looking for an ever-changing work environment and appreciate human contact. Their motivation includes forging professional relationships and having a positive influence on others. Openness, empathy and a penchant for teamwork are essential characteristics to work in this field.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
FINANCIAL AID
As an international student, it is your responsibility to ensure the necessary funds to complete your studies. The College can in no case assume financial responsibility for its students.
Most loans and bursaries are reserved for permanent residents and Canadian citizens studying full time. This being said, international students may also benefit of financial aid in certain cases.
Consult the Ministère des relations internationales website to find out if you are eligible for financial aid or a study bursary.
Curriculum
CONCENTRATION COURSES
- Special Care Counseling Profession (45h)
- Intervention Process 1 : Observation (45h)
- Health and Professional Integrity (45h)
- Child Psychology in Special Care Counseling (45h)
- Adaptation Process (45h)
- Preparation for Internships (45h)
- Communication Skills in Special Care Counseling (45h)
- Intervention Process 2 : Introduction to the Helping Relationship (45h)
- Adolescence Psychology in Special Care Counseling (45h)
- Planning and Leading Activities 1 (60h)
- Learning Challenges (60h)
- Intercultural Approach : Initiation (45h)
- Youth with Adaptation Difficulties (45h)
- Intervention Process 3 : Approaches and Techniques in Special Care Counseling (60h)
- Adult Psychology in Special Care Counseling (45h)
- Internship 1 : Initiation to Intervention (180h)
- Planning and Leading Activities 2 (45h)
- Helping Skills in a Crisis Context (45h)
- Addictions (45h)
- Intervention Process 4 : Intervention Plan (45h)
- Internship 2 : Intervention Experimentation (210h)
- Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (60h)
- Psychopathologies (45h)
- Aging Process (45h)
- Physical and Neurological Disabilities (45h)
- Violence and Victimology (45h)
- Interventions for Families (45h)
- Intercultural Approach : Intervention (45h)
- Internship 3 : Intervention Process (465h)
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
- 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
- 3 Philosophy courses (150 h)
- 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
- 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
- 2 Complementary courses (90 h)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Custodial care and rehabilitation centres
- Regular or specialized schools
- Group and youth homes
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (WSP)
Work experience is recognized and in high demand by employers. The Work-Study Program (WSP) is an educational model that allows you to undertake two paid internships during your studies to gain work experience related to your field of study. Please consult the Work-Study Program section for more details. Not available to students who begin in the Winter semester.
IMMUNIZATION
As part of their internship requirement, students might be asked to prove their basic immunization is up-to-date: diphtheria, poliomyelitis, tetanus, rubella, mumps and measles. Hepatitis B and flu vaccines are also obligatory.
Important note: Students will need to provide proof that they are eligible for their internships. A request for police file verification will be necessary. This request will be made by the College.