Students learn the skills needed to assist individual clients, groups, families and communities to overcome their difficulties and to enhance their social functioning. We prepare individuals to provide effective direct service in social services, mental health or related fields. Historically, society has denied people with disabilities many of their rights and needs and has cast them into roles that have often resulted in isolation, segregation, institutionalization and even brutalization. The purpose of the Community and Classroom Support concentration is to graduate people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to support and empower individuals with disabilities to experience a richly fulfilling life as valued, contributing citizens in inclusive communities. Practicum placements are located throughout the OUC region.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from work sites.
Students may also be required to work afternoons and evenings, depending on the setting. Admission Requirements Grade 12 or equivalent. This prerequisite will not be waived for mature students. Applicants must undergo, no more than three months prior to their date of admission, a criminal record check. Prospective students who have been convicted of a criminal offense may be denied admission.