Bachelor in Behavioural Science
University Drive, Canada
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
CAD 29,837 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* up to 500 CAD late fee
** estimated total per year for international students (30 credits/year, 683 CAD/credit), including miscellaneous fees | additional charges may apply
Key Summary
The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Science provides students with an understanding of multiple perspectives on human behavior, culture, and society.
Students in this program benefit from a broad curricular focus, practicum opportunities, qualified and dedicated faculty, positive student experiences, and multiple career trajectories for graduates. In addition, strong and stable institutional support gives the students a strong foundational preparation for employment as well as graduate work. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide broad-based academic preparation for students interested in a range of career opportunities in human services and academics.
Degree Details
The Behavioural Science program is a multidisciplinary program that includes studies in sociology, psychology, social work, and anthropology. It is designed to provide students with a broad methodical understanding of human behaviour, cultural, political and social factors that affect this behaviour.
- Behavioural Health Consultant
- Behaviour Analyst
- Behavioural Specialist
- Behaviour Therapy
- Human Resources Specialist
- Clinical Manager
- Health/Life Coach
- Social Worker
- Public Health Services
- Worker in Governmental and Private Social Service Agencies (Addiction Counselor, Correctional/Parole/Probation officer, Community/Social Services: Children and Family Services)
- Child and Youth (Worker) Counselor
- Education and Teaching
- Corrections/Parole Officer
- Counsellor
- Researcher
Work Integrated Program: Our two internship courses work in line with our Work Integrated Program which provides students with an opportunity to apply the material they learn in their courses to the work environment.
Major Requirements
- Introduction to Research in Behavioural Science
- Seminar in Behavioural Science
- Introduction to Psychology
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Introductory Sociology
- Social Problems
- Classical Sociological Theory (Theory I)
- Contemporary Sociological Theory (Theory II)
- 3 of the following:
- Multivariate Analysis in Behavioural Science
- Correlational Methods in Behavioural Science
- Experimental Methods in Behavioural Science
- Psychometric Methods
- Qualitative Methods in Behavioural Science
- 2 of the following
- Practicum I
- Practicum II
- Research in Behavioural Science
Cognate Requirements
- Cultural Anthropology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Responding to Emergencies
- Introduction to Social Work
- Social Welfare as a Social Institution
Breadth Requirements
- 9 credits of Religious Studies courses
- 3 credits of Humanities courses
- 6 credits of Social Sciences courses
- 6 credits of Sciences courses
- Getting on Track for Success
Electives
- General Electives