London, Canada
DURATION
420 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 72,364 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international costs | Canadian costs: CAD 25,359.44
Key Summary
Introduction
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, analyze them, and draw upon their findings to guide their practice. The program culminates in students completing a thesis on a topic of their choice.
Your Learning Experience
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 behavioural perspective of the human lifespan and prepares them to work with people with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or 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.
This program will also prepare students to be effective communicators through its emphasis on written and oral communication. Effective communication is taught, evaluated and reinforced throughout the curriculum, with students practising their listening and comprehension skills as they learn to implement behavioural interventions based on information provided by others. Students will enhance their communication skills by transferring knowledge of the field and clients to other ABA practitioners and laypeople, including clients and their support people.
Admissions
Curriculum
Take All of The Following Mandatory (core) Courses:
The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Core Courses Is 2.5 (bridging Students Enter Level 5 of The Bbp1 Program and Must Complete Bsci-7002, Soci-7016, Eced-7003 and Comm-7008 from Previous Levels of The Program.)
Group 1
Level 1
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 1 Requirement Below
- Principles of Psychology
- History of Behaviour
- Disability Studies
- Human Development-Foundations
Group 2
Level 2
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 2 Requirement Below
- Psychology: My Mind & Behaviour
- Developmental Disabilities in Ontario
- Intro to Applied Behaviour Analysis 1
- Human Development-The Early Years
Group 3
Level 3
- Ethics & Professionalism
- Intro to Applied Behaviour Analysis 2
- Intro- Asd & Developmental Disabilities
- Applied Research Methods
- Human Development to Late Adult
Group 4
Level 4
- Skill Acquisition Programs
- Treating Challenging Behaviour
- Family Studies-Research & Application
- Professional Communication
- Basic Practicum and Seminar
Group 5
Level 5
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 5 Requirement Below
- Theories of Counselling
- Leadership in A Tech World
- Statistics in Human Behaviour
- Mental Health Across the Lifespan
- Single-Subject Research Design
Group 6
Level 6
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 6 Requirement Below
- Behavioural Counselling
- Mediator Training
- Behavioural Psychology in Education
- Advanced Practicum
Group 7
Level 7
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 7 Requirement Below
- Organizational Behaviour Management
- Brain Injury, Assessment & Treatment
- Behavioural Psychology & Addictions
- Applied Thesis 1
Group 8
Level 8
In Addition to The Following Mandatory Courses, Please Refer to The Non-Core Level 8 Requirement Below
- Health, Well-Being & Gerontology
- Interdisciplinary Practice
- Applied Thesis 2
Group 9
Internship - Usually Completed After Level 6
Internship
Non-Core Courses
Take the Following Mandatory (non-core) Courses:
The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Non-Core Courses Is 2.0
Group 1
Level 1
Interpersonal Communication
Group 2
Level 2
Composition & Rhetoric
Group 3
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at The Introductory Level from Two of The Following Subjects - Humanities (huma), Global Culture (GBLC), Math (math), Science (Phys) - Normally Taken in Levels 5 and 6
Group 4
Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at The Upper Level (non-introductory) - Normally Taken in Levels 7 and 8
Group 5
Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at Either the Introductory or Upper Level - Normally Taken in Levels 6 and 8
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 36 Credits in This Program at Fanshawe College to Meet the Program Residency Requirement and Graduate from This Program
Program Outcome
- Integrate the principles of psychology and specifically Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in professional practice and current behavioural research.
- Apply appropriate theories and approaches to practice when working with individuals across the life continuum and from different populations.
- Assist individuals in evaluating their current situations, selecting achievable, socially significant goals, and realizing those goals within the community.
- Select and implement appropriate methodologies when conducting and evaluating research in the fields of psychology and ABA.
- Communicate clinical knowledge to suit various audiences to collaborate with members of the community in support of the achievement of the individual’s particular behavioural goals.
- Observe and evaluate the behaviour of individuals in their environment, within a life continuum focus and across different populations, while conducting appropriate assessments before implementation of interventions.
- Design, write, and implement appropriate behavioural intervention strategies for a range of specialized populations across the lifespan, utilizing the science of ABA and evidence-based practices to increase skills and decrease challenging behaviours.
- Consult with a range of stakeholders to promote behavioural skill building with multiple populations.
- Carry out behavioural counselling in one or more settings under appropriate supervision.
- Adhere to ethical standards and codes of conduct in the field of ABA, including relevant provincial and national legislation and best practices.
- Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a wide variety of educational, health, clinical, and social environments to best serve an individual’s needs.
- Recognize and adhere to the limits of one’s practice and determine when to seek additional consultation and professional development.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Through a combination of theory and practical skills gained in the field, graduates from this program will be able to work in these growing fields of behavioural psychology:
- Autism
- Developmental disabilities
- Education
- Acquired brain Injury
- Corrections
- Addictions
- Organizational behaviour management
- Gerontology