• 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Callers are frantic and they are depending on you. Can you stay calm, collect the information needed and direct the appropriate responses to Telecommunicators in 911, Fire, Emergency Medical and Police communication centres face this pressure every shift. They must work at a fast pace, make decisions and use...

  • Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)
    • Three consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours.

  • Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations allows you to combine law enforcement experience with advanced fitness training and conflict management to gain additional professional certifications for a rewarding career in the justice sector.

  • Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    With the rate of Ontarians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continuing to rise, so is the need for skilled professionals who are prepared to use evidence-based interventions to support individuals, as well as their families and caregivers.

  • Bachelor of Paralegal – NEW
    • Seven semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Oshawa

    This three-year degree is the first of its kind offered in Ontario, designed to help future practitioners gain the requirements to apply to become licensed paralegals with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), apply to law school, or transfer into an honours program as a pathway to graduate studies....

  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor
    • Nine semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.

  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor (Behavioural Science Technician pathway to degree)
    • Seven semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.

  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor (Child and Youth Care pathway to degree)
    • Nine semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.

  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor (Developmental Services Worker pathway to degree)
    • Eight semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.

  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor (Social Service Worker pathway to degree)
    • Nine semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.

  • Behavioural Science Technician
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College diploma
    • Oshawa

    The skills of Behavioural Science Technicians are increasingly in demand as Canada’s population continues to seek evidence-based treatment to solve a host of behavioural issues. If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life, then this interdisciplinary program is...

  • Child and Youth Care (compressed)
    • Six consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Child and youth care practitioners provide support and understanding to young people and their families.

  • Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    The modified Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE) program is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities or significant learning challenges. You will access courses in many program areas (based on seat availability). It will provide you with an opportunity to experience college life and enhance your academic and vocational...

  • Community Mental Health – Honours Bachelor (Child and Youth Care pathway to degree)
    • Six semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    Designed specifically for graduates who hold an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYCA). This unique streamlined pathway to a degree allows students to enter directly into semester four of the Honours Bachelor in Community Mental Health program. Qualified graduates of programs similar to an Ontario...

  • Community Mental Health – Honours Bachelor
    • Nine semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    The National Mental Health Institute estimates that by the age of 40, one in two Canadians will have experienced mental illness. As the demand for mental health services continues to rise, the need for qualified practitioners is becoming more vital than ever. With Durham College’s (DC) Honours Bachelor of...

  • Community Mental Health – Honours Bachelor (Social Service Worker pathway to degree)
    • Six semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    Designed specifically for graduates who hold an Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (SSWK). This unique streamlined pathway to a degree allows students to enter directly into semester four of the Honours Bachelor in Community Mental Health program. Qualified graduates of programs similar to an Ontario College Diploma...

  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    The ability to resolve conflict is a 21st-century skill required for success in today’s workforce. Trained dispute resolution professionals are in demand across many careers.

  • Developmental Services Worker
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    It is estimated that about one per cent of Canada’s population has a developmental disability, requiring support from people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others through advocacy and education.

  • Early Childhood Education
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    This program will prepare you to meet the diverse needs of the early childhood education profession. You will acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to foster social, emotional, cognitive and physical development in children from infancy to age 12.

  • Fire Prevention and Technology (Co-op option available)
    • Six semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    This advanced diploma program offers students the opportunity to explore the science and art of fire protection and prevention – from detection and suppression, including prevention and enforcement. Utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and current industry software, students will prepare for a career in this rapidly growing and developing field....

  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training
    • Three consecutive semesters
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Firefighters take responsibility for things many people wouldn’t want to carry on their shoulders including saving lives, homes, buildings, schools and churches and protecting the environment.

  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training (compressed)
    • Two consecutive semesters (compressed)
    • Ontario College Certificate
    • Oshawa

    This program will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become a firefighter. Students entering the January intake should note that they will experience a compressed delivery model.

  • Law Clerk (Co-op option available) – NEW
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Law Clerk program will help you gain experience in both foundational areas of law such as corporate, litigation, family and real estate, as well as exposure to specialized areas such as securities, intellectual property, employment and immigration law to prepare you for a rewarding and successful career. Whether...

  • Law Clerk Advanced (fast-track)
    • Three semesters
    • Ontario College Advanced Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Paralegal graduates from accredited Law Society of Ontario (LSO) programs gain experience in corporate, family, real estate, wills, estate law and more when enrolled in the Law Clerk Advanced fast-track program.

  • Paralegal
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination, successful completion of which qualifies the graduate to become an LSO member as a professional, licensed paralegal. Unique to Ontario, the paralegal profession was established to provide affordable legal...

  • Paralegal – Honours Bachelor
    • Nine semesters
    • Bachelor’s degree (honours)
    • Oshawa

    There is an emerging demand for paralegals in Canada and Ontario as rising populations continue to express a strong need for affordable legal representation and access to the justice system. Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO licensing...

  • Paralegal (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination, successful completion of which qualifies the graduate to become an LSO member as a professional, licensed paralegal.

  • Police Foundations
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Modern policing requires officers to possess highly developed social and communication skills, practical law enforcement knowledge, technical skills, and the ability to connect with the communities they serve and protect.

  • Protection, Security and Investigation
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer?

  • Social Service Worker
    • Four semesters
    • Ontario College Diploma
    • Oshawa

    The Social Service Worker program combines academic study with practical experience to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in the diverse and complex field of community and social services.

  • Victim Justice and Interventions (graduate certificate)
    • Two semesters
    • Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    • Oshawa

    When a victim/survivor of a criminal offence decides to report what happened to them, they may need support. In this program you will receive the training and skills necessary to advocate for victims and help them access the services they need to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence.