Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology

Canadá

1

¿Qué aprenderé?

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, 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.

Students will also engage in a live lab element within coursework, in collaboration with a local partner, where they will observe and engage in cutting-edge work, research, and apply theory to practice.

Graduates may further their studies in B.Ed. programs (teachers college) or pursue a master's degree.

Career Information

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

Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate the principles of psychology and specifically Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in professional practice and current behavioural research.
  2. Apply appropriate theories and approaches to practice when working with individuals across the life continuum and from different populations.
  3. Assist individuals in evaluating their current situations, selecting achievable, socially significant goals, and realizing those goals within the community.
  4. Select and implement appropriate methodologies when conducting and evaluating research in the fields of psychology and ABA.
  5. Communicate clinical knowledge to suit various audiences in order to collaborate with members of the community in support of the achievement of the individuals particular behavioural goals.
  6. Observe and evaluate the behaviour of individuals in their environment, within a life continuum focus and across different populations, while conducting appropriate assessments prior to implementation of interventions.
  7. 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.
  8. Consult with a range of stakeholders to promote behavioural skill building with multiple populations.
  9. Carry out behavioural counselling in one or more settings under appropriate supervision.
  10. Adhere to ethical standards and codes of conduct in the field of ABA, including relevant provincial and national legislation and best practices.
  11. Act as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a wide variety of educational, health, clinical, and social environments to best serve an individuals needs.
  12. Recognize and adhere to the limits of ones practice and determine when to seek additional consultation and professional development.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

School of Community Studies

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (4 )

Costos de estudio
CAD$16.900,50 (US$ 12.148) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Septiembre 2025

Lugar

London Campus

1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard,

London,

Ontario,

N5Y 5R6, Canada

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

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 required

 

Applicants with Post-secondary Education

Graduates 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

 

English Language Requirements

 

TOEFL iBT: 88

IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands

CAEL: Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands

PTE Academic: 59

Cambridge English: Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169

ESL4/GAP5: Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10

Duolingo: Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

AÑADIR A MIS FAVORITOS

Acerca de Fanshawe College

90.3 % de los graduados encuentran empleo en los 6 meses siguientes de graduados, y el 85.8 % de los empleadores están satisfechos con su desempeño.

  • Más de 200 Programas: Forjando el Futuro del Mercado Laboral
  • Ventaja de Londres: Innovación y Alta Tecnología
  • Satisfacción estudiantil por la calidad educativa (KPIs).
  • Fuertes alianzas con principales industrias y organizaciones.

Ponte en contacto