Human Services Criteria Table

Criteria Table for Human Services

Prior Learning Assessment applicants will be assessed on their demonstrated learning in 6 areas of education at the post-secondary level. Students present their learning in a portfolio. The criteria used by assessors is the same as that used by students in the preparation of their portfolio. The 6 areas primary to Human Services include

  1. Interpersonal Communications (Items 1-4)
  2. Relates Practice to Theory (Items 5-6)
  3. Uses Critical Perspectives (Items 7-8)
  4. Familiarity and Understanding of the Human Services Sector (Items 9-10)
  5. Professionalism (Items 11-13)
  6. Demonstration of Success as Human Services Educator (Items 14-15)

NOTE:
1 represents achievement of Essential Skills generally considered necessary to achieve employability. These 9 skills are:

1. Reading Text4. Writing7. Thinking Skills
2. Document Use5. Oral Communication8. Computer Use*
3. Numeracy*6. Working With Others9. Continuous Learning

*Employability skills ordinarily are acquired prior to post-secondary study. Post-secondary study enhances most of them. The undergraduate curriculum in the Human Services further develops 3 and 8 incidentally. Courses and PLAR are available to strengthen and recognize Essential Skills.

In the preparation of these materials reference has been made to the Post-Secondary Education Qualifications Assessment Board standards for the award of credentials in Ontario.

The following scale describes increasing levels of competency associated with academic standing at a post-secondary level:

---1st Year--- ---2nd Year--- ---3rd Year--- ---4th Year--- ---5th year---
2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 - 9 10

Each year of study usually earns 30 credits when a student is in full-time study at a recognized post-secondary educational institution. Completing each “year” takes longer than a calendar year if studying part-time or stopping out for periods of time.

1st and 2nd Year = 0 - up to 60 university credits.
Available transfer credit at the 100 to 200 level

3rd and 4th Year = up to 30 university transfer credits.
3rd year - Available transfer credit at the Senior (300 to 400) level
4th year - Avaliable credit at the 400 level

5th year = Not Applicable
No additional credits available but exceeding expectations at the undergraduate level acknowledged

Expectations of learning in relation to each year of study or its equivalent

1st Year
2 - 3
 2nd Year
4 - 5
 3rd Year
6 - 7
 4th Year
8 - 9
 5th Year
10
Recent certificate graduate No work experience or equivalent to 1 year of full-time study at the post-secondary level Recent diploma graduate 2 or more years of work experience Seasoned practitioner who has advanced knowledge in some areas Student nearing graduation in their Human Services program, Student who demonstrates knowledge of theory & practice expected for admission to studies at the graduate level

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