- Diploma
- 24 months
College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker (DSW1)
Fanshawe College - London · London, Canada
Tuition
CA$14,904
Application fee: CA$100
Submit by May 1, 2027 · 193 days left · starts May 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- May 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$100
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
The Developmental Services Worker two-year diploma program prepares its graduates to be specialists in supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Inherent to the role of a DSW is an ability to collaborate and build relationships with people with developmental disabilities and their families and to work with colleagues and members of inter-professional teams to facilitate a seamless network of support for people.
Courses focus on disabilities, person directed supports, inclusion and community resources, dual diagnosis, interpersonal skills, counselling, health, pharmacology, development, teaching and intervention strategies.
Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are part of the curriculum. Students on field placement are required to work evening shifts. Personal cost will incur in preparation for field work.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 53 overall or above
- IELTS: 6 overall or above
- TOEFL: 79 overall or above
- Duolingo: 105 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$14,904
- Application fee
- CA$100
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Fanshawe College - London publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
May 1, 2027
Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
Applications opened May 20, 2026
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
Applications opened August 31, 2025
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
Applications opened January 4, 2026
May 1, 2028
Starts May 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
Applications opened May 20, 2026
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
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