York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate Program · York-Seneca Rehabilitation Program 1. Combine your B.A./B.Sc. degree (psychology focus) with practical field experience

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York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate Program

Information Session Wednesday February 1, 2012

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Agenda

Welcoming Remarks & Introductions – Prof. Christine Till, York Coordinator – Serena Crisalli, Seneca Coordinator

Information about Program Speakers Question Period

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York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Program

Only one of its kind in Canada! Offered jointly by York U & Seneca College

(Seneca campus at York U)

1981 – 2011 30 year celebration

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What do Rehabilitation Professionals do?

Assist people with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities to help them: – reach an optimal level of functioning – develop independence – improve quality of life

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Reasons to consider the York-Seneca Rehabilitation Program

1. Combine your B.A./B.Sc. degree (psychology focus) with practical field experience

2. Acquire necessary skills for working with special populations across the lifespan

3. Be part of a professional association (Vocational Rehabilitation Association)

http://vracanada.com/ 4. Work collaboratively with health care and

vocational professionals to meet the needs of individuals

5. Benefit from our 90% employment rate

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York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Program

Program structured so you graduate with: »B.A./B.Sc. + York/Seneca Certificate in

Rehabilitation Services 4 years

»Hons .B.A./B.Sc. + York/Seneca Certificate in Rehabilitation Services 5 years

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Program Requirements 1. Completion of required courses:

5 full-year York courses Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Motivation,

Behavioural Modification, Psychology of Counseling 5 full-year Seneca courses Introduction to Rehabilitation, Physical Disabilities,

Rehab Counseling, Ethics & Professionalism

– Space reserved for students in program

Course work details

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Program Requirements – cont’d 2. Two full-year fieldwork placements E.g. of settings:

– Workplace Safety and Insurance Board – Ministry of Health – Ministry of Community & Social Services – Ministry of Correctional Services – Toronto Transit Commission – Canadian Mental Health Association – Most major insurance companies – CNIB

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Admission Requirements

Completed 10 full-year courses towards B.A./B.Sc.

Completed 15 full-year courses towards B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.)

Completed Introduction to Psychology

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How to apply?

Application Form – Academic background, courses – Occupational/volunteer history – Understanding of rehabilitation field

Official Transcript (we retrieve online) Two references who can comment on your

ability and suitability for a rehabilitation field

Previous related experience is an asset!!

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How to apply? Online application is available at: https://ysrehab.apps01.yorku.ca/forms/application.php Deadline to apply: March 12, 2012

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Contacts Dr. Christine Till, York Coordinator

– [email protected] – 416-736-2100, ext.20776 – Rm 125 Behavioural Science

Ms. Barbara Thurston, Administrative Assistant – [email protected] – 416-736-2100 ext. 66253 – Rm 283 Behavioural Science

Ms. Serena Crisalli, Seneca Coordinator – [email protected] – 416-491-5050 ext. 4102