This program serves as a solid basis and a conversion course for further advanced study in psychology. It is appropriate for people who hold a first degree in a field other than psychology, giving them the opportunity to obtain the necessary theoretical and practical foundations for a future career in psychology.

In a rapidly changing world, knowing how the human brain works is increasingly relevant both inside the workplace and outside it. Whether you are a professional in a human-centred role such as marketing or education, or you are excited by deepening your knowledge of the human psyche for yourself, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you reach your goals. Backed by 50 years of experience in teaching and research in psychology, JCU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Psychology will help you succeed in a complex world and better serve clients and communities, wherever you are.

The Autism and Behavioural Sciences program will provide you with theory and hands-on experience to work with the principles and practices of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); specifically, in the application of ABA to Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD as well as child development and augmentative communication systems.

This certificate program will provide a sequence of coursework based on a three-tier service delivery model consistent with requirements of federal and state law. Students will have the knowledge and skills to provide support to students with intensive behavioral needs, provide leadership to their schools, serve as “coaches” in supporting school implementation in their schools.