Autism Studies | NorQuest College

Program requirements for January 2025

Academic requirements

Completion of a relevant diploma program or degree in healthcare, education, early learning, and wellness fields.

English language proficiency requirements

If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) before admission. ELP test results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of your program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:

IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180; no section score below 165
CAEL: 70; no section score below 70
PTE Academic: 59; no section score below 56
Duolingo: 115
Minimum of:
- 80% in ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100; or
- 50% in ESLG 1898 and ESLG 1899
- 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

Practicum/work experience requirements

Before you attend your practicum, you will need:

a clear Police Information Check. A Vulnerable Sector Check is also needed if you are over 18 years of age.

There may be costs associated with completing these requirements. See Completing work, practicum, and clinical requirements for details and further instructions.

Progression and graduation

Students must receive a passing grade in each course to progress through the program.To remain in good academic standing, a minimum term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00.

The Academic Standing Policy and Procedure provide further details on the categories of academic standing, and the consequences and supports available if a student is not in good academic standing. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 in the program’s courses is required to qualify for graduation.

Honours criteria

Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
The student must not have failed or repeated any courses

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