Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor – NEW

Program Overview

If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you. Develop the in-demand skills of using Applied Behaviour Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, acceptance and mindfulness-based therapies to support individuals across the lifespan with developmental issues or disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, addiction or dementia.

Through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research and applied courses, students will develop in-demand professional competencies that link the science, clinical, communication and ethical aspects of behavioural science.

Beginning with the development of a strong foundation in behaviour analysis approaches, introductions to psychology and research and development of therapeutic communication skills, the program progresses to the study of complex concepts in human behaviour and applications.

Psychology

Behavioural therapies

Teaching

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65 per cent including:
- Grade 12 U English with a final minimum grade of 65 per cent.

This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. For more information, please contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3126.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Closed	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $6,065 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles
Introduction to Psychology
Therapeutic Communications Skills
Basic Behaviour Analysis
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Behaviour assistant or associate
Educational assistant
Autism instructor therapist

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Program Details

The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science (HBBS) is designed to provide students with professional competencies that link science, clinical, communication and ethical aspects of behavioural science. There is a strong focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and mindfulness-based therapies, to ensure that graduates possess broad knowledge, skills and judgement, leading to a variety of professional employment opportunities or future studies, including at the master’s degree level. The HBBS program examines the application of these theories for individuals across the lifespan and a variety of settings.

The approach taken in the program is reflective of the ever-increasing application of behavioural sciences both in community and long-term care facilities to teach adaptive skills and manage reactive behaviours to clients including children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, individuals with acquired brain injury and those with behaviour issues associated with addictions, mental health and illness, and dementia.

Along with the behavioural sciences, the HBBS program includes essential curriculum elements aimed at developing the professional and therapeutic communication skills that are vital to success in the field. Equipped with the real-work experience gained through a 420-hour field placement, graduates go on to draw on this science and communication foundation to effectively interact with other health professionals, clients and their caregivers.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65 per cent including:
- Grade 12 U English with a final minimum grade of 65 per cent.

This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. For more information, please contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3126.

Courses

Semester 1

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles
Introduction to Psychology
Therapeutic Communications Skills
Basic Behaviour Analysis
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing

Semester 2

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Establishing New Behaviour
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Psychology
Foundations in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Elective

Semester 3

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Assessment and Intervention
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Statistics
Ethics in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Elective

Semester 4

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Elements and Systems of Behaviour Change
Acquired Brain Injury
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Applications of Contemporary Approaches
Quantitative Research Methods
Elective

Semester 5

Applied Behaviour Analysis: Perspectives on Language, Cognition and Thinking
Applications of Behaviour Analysis
Behavioural Pharmacology
Behavioural Approaches to Parenting, Family Relationships and Group Processes
Single Case Research Design

Semester 6

Organizational Behaviour Management
Addictions
Psychometrics
Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Elective

Semester 7

Behaviourism: Theory, Philosophy and Society
Older Adults
Thesis Project: Research Proposal Seminar
Field Placement Preparation
Field Placement
Elective
Elective

Semester 8

Advanced Topics in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Analysis of Language in the Clinical Conversation
Thesis Project: Research Analysis and Summary
Reflective Practice, Professional Development and Interpersonal Collaboration
Elective

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic
Tuition	$6,065
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337
Program Incidental	TBD
Total Fees:	$7,402

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Behaviour assistant or associate
Educational assistant
Autism instructor therapist

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Elementary or secondary school boards
Early intervention programs
Clinical programs
Community agencies
Private family setting
Public or private-sector agencies

Field Placement

Students will have the opportunity to apply the theories, concepts and strategies they have learned in a supervised setting through a 420-hour field placement between the seventh and eighth semesters. Field placement allows students to gain hands-on, real work experience in a variety of supervised organizational settings to help build their resumes and begin establishing professional networks.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst certification as well as further studies at the graduate level, including a master’s degree.

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Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor – NEW

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]