Honours Bachelor in Behavioural Psychology

The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology degree equips graduates with extensive knowledge, theory, and practice in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Students will learn to discern evidence-based practices, analyse them, and draw upon their findings to guide their own practice. The program culminates in students completing a thesis on a topic of their choice. The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program is a four-year degree that equips graduates with extensive knowledge, theory, and practice in the specialized field of behavioural psychology, or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), a sector within the broader field of Psychology. The program provides extensive work-integrated learning experiences for students, including 420 hours of practicum, and 420 hours of internship. The program introduces students to the cognitive and behaviour perspective of the human lifespan, and prepares them to work with people with autism, developmental disabilities, andor addictions across a variety of sectors including corrections, early intervention, education, gerontology, rehabilitation, and health care. Graduates will be prepared to actively conduct assessments, design and carry out interventions, and complete evaluations with a wide array of individuals.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature applicant with the following courses- Grade 12 English (U) - minimum final grade of 65%- Grade 12 Math (C or U) or Grade 12 Science (M or U)- Four additional Grade 12 (U or M) courses (Applicants applying with Grade 12 Math (C) must have five additional Grade 12 (U or M) courses)- Final minimum average of 65% based on the highest six Grade 12 (U or M) courses requiredApplicants with Post-secondary EducationGraduates of the Autism and Behavioural Science program at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, will be eligible to complete bridging requirements in order to enter the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology degree program in year 3.- Bridging eligibility of graduates from other related post-secondary programs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on a combination of related education and experience, as judged by the College