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Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor

Ministry-approved title: Bachelor of Behavioural Science

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Bachelor’s degree (honours)
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HBBS
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Behavioural Science Program Overview

If you have an interest in understanding human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life, then this program is for you. In Durham College’s Behavioural Science program, you will develop the in-demand skills of using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to help individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injuries, dementia, and other challenges. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach that is widely used with patients in these populations.

In addition to Applied Behaviour Analysis, students will learn about the applications of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), acceptance and mindfulness-based therapies, and other evidence-based approaches used with these populations.

The behavioural science program is interdisciplinary in nature: applicants do not study psychology or Applied Behaviour Analysis in isolation. Rather, they learn how these disciplines intersect with fields such as neuroscience, social work, and health sciences. In the Behavioural Science program at Durham College, we believe that this broad perspective addresses the complexity of human behaviour and the need for a holistic approach when developing and implementing interventions.

To supplement their coursework, students in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program do a 420-hour field placement, equipping them with critical real-world experience. The demand for professionals with expertise in behavioural science is growing, and our program positions them to enter the field with confidence, allowing them to effectively collaborate with other health professionals, clients and their caregivers.

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Admission Requirements

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

OR

  • Six post-secondary credits with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
    • College or university English or communications with a final minimum grade of 65%

Contact our admissions office if you need clarification on the admissions requirements for our Honours Bachelors Degree Program in Behavioural Science.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $6,065 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $18,652 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communications 1: Critical Thinking and Writing (COMM 11010)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles (PSYC 16001)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 16002)
  • Therapeutic Communications Skills (PSYC 16003)
  • Basic Behaviour Analysis (RSCH 16001)

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Career Options

Professionals in Applied Behaviour Analysis and behavioural science are in very high demand. Upon graduation from the program, you could find yourself working in private practice, for a government department or agency, in a hospital setting, in an educational institution, or elsewhere in the healthcare field.

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Instructor Therapist
  • Educational Assistant
  • Behaviour Therapist
  • Community Behaviour Consultant
  • Community Support Worker (Behaviour Specialization)
  • Behaviour Associate
  • Behavioural Consultant
  • Case Manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Addictions Counselor
  • Autism Support Worker
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Mental Health Worker
  • ABA Therapist
  • Dementia Care Specialist
  • Residential Care Supervisor

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Bachelor of Behavioural Science Program Details

The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science program (HBBS) provides students with professional competencies that link science, clinical, communication and ethical aspects of behavioural science.

The Behavioural Science program, maintains a strong focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, and acceptance and mindfulness-based therapies. This ensures that graduates leave the program with broad knowledge, finely tuned skills, and excellent decision-making abilities. The program examines the application of these theories for individuals across the lifespan and in a variety of settings, opening up a wide range of employment and practice options for graduates.

Graduates may also go on to future studies, including at the graduate level.

The program’s approach is to apply behavioural sciences in community settings, focusing on teaching adaptive skills and decreasing challenging behaviours for clients, including children, youths, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, individuals with acquired brain injury and people with behaviour issues associated with addictions, mental health and illness, and dementia.

Along with behavioural sciences coursework, the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science program includes training in professional and therapeutic communication skills, which are vital to success in the field.

Equipped with real-work experience gained through a 420-hour field placement, graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science program are able to confidently draw on their science and communication foundation to effectively collaborate with other health care professionals, clients, and their clients’ caregivers.

Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor Of Behavioural Science Degree

  1. Develop, plan, implement and monitor conceptually systematic assessment and treatment approaches to address important behavioural issues.
  2. Analyze contemporary psychological and behavioural science theories and methodologies in multiple areas of investigation and practice.
  3. Practice and conduct research in accordance with ethical, professional, organizational and legal standards.
  4. Analyze and apply quantitative and single-case research designs to support best practices and principles in the behavioural sciences.
  5. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual media with individuals, groups and other professionals.
  6. Evaluate the ways in which culture, special populations and human diversity influence behaviour and response to behavioural interventions.
  7. Apply negotiation and mediation skills in supporting individuals, groups and organizations.
  8. Investigate and implement plans for professional development and engage in lifelong learning to enhance professional competence.
  9. Develop strategies and plans that lead to the promotion of self-care, improved professional performance, and enhanced work relationships.
  10. Apply professional and clinical competencies in the context of an interdisciplinary setting with a variety of clients, their support networks, professionals, and the community.
  11. Apply leadership skills to communicate, consult, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve socially significant goals.
  12. Analyze complex behaviour analytic concepts and practices related to language and cognition.

Bachelor of Behavioural Science Admission Requirements

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

OR

  • Six post-secondary credits with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
    • College or university English or communications with a final minimum grade of 65%

Contact our admissions office if you need clarification on the admissions requirements for our Honours Bachelors Degree Program in Behavioural Science.

Courses in the Behavioural Science Degree Program

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

SEMESTER 1

  • Communications 1: Critical Thinking and Writing (COMM 11010)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles (PSYC 16001)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 16002)
  • Therapeutic Communications Skills (PSYC 16003)
  • Basic Behaviour Analysis (RSCH 16001)

SEMESTER 2

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis: Establishing New Behaviour (PSYC 16004)
  • Developmental Psychology (PSYC 16005)
  • Foundations In Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) (PSYC 16006)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities (SOCI 16001)

SEMESTER 3

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Ethics In Applied Behaviour Analysis (ETHC 26001)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis: Assessment and Intervention (PSYC 26001)
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 26002)
  • Statistics (STAT 26001)

SEMESTER 4

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis: Elements and Systems Of Behaviour Change (PSYC 26003)
  • Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy: Applications Of Contemporary Approaches (PSYC 26004)
  • Quantitative Research Methods (RSCH 26001)
  • Acquired Brain Injury (SOCI 26001)

SEMESTER 5

  • Behavioural Perspectives On Language, Cognition, and Thinking (LING 36001)
  • Applications Of Behaviour Analysis (PSYC 36001)
  • Behavioural Pharmacology (PSYC 36002)
  • Behavioural Approaches to Parenting, Family Relationships and Group Processes (PSYC 36003)
  • Single Case Research Designs (RSCH 36001)

SEMESTER 6

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Field Placement Preparation (Required Non-Credit) (FDLP 46001)
  • Organizational Behaviour Management (PSYC 36004)
  • Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Therapies (PSYC 36005)
  • Addictions (SOCI 36001)
  • Psychometrics (STAT 36001)

SEMESTER F

  • Field Placement - Degree (HBBS 46001)

SEMESTER 7

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Behaviourism: Theory, Philosophy, and Society (PSYC 46001)
  • Thesis Project: Research Proposal Seminar (RSCH 46001)
  • Older Adults (SOCI 46001)

SEMESTER 8

  • Breadth Elective Credit (BRTH 00000)
  • Reflective Practice, Professional Development and Interpersonal Collaboration (ETHC 46001)
  • Analysis Of Language In The Clinical Conversation (LING 46001)
  • Advanced Topics In Applied Behaviour Analysis (PSYC 46002)
  • Thesis Project: Research Analysis and Summary (RSCH 46002)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

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Fully remote course delivery.

Costs for the Honours Bachelor’s Program in Behavioural Science

Career Options for Behavioural Science Degree Graduates

Skills in behavioural science and Applied Behaviour Analysis are in very high demand currently as patients and caregivers struggle to deal with the challenges of an increasingly stressful world. Following the successful completion of your coursework and placement, you will be prepared to help in one of many vital roles and settings.

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Instructor Therapist
  • Educational Assistant
  • Behaviour Therapist
  • Community Behaviour Consultant
  • Community Support Worker (Behaviour Specialization)
  • Behaviour Associate
  • Behavioural Consultant
  • Case Manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Addictions Counselor
  • Autism Support Worker
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Mental Health Worker
  • ABA Therapist
  • Dementia Care Specialist
  • Residential Care Supervisor

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Elementary or secondary schools or school boards
  • Early intervention programs
  • Clinical programs
  • Community agencies
  • Private family setting
  • Public or private-sector agencies
  • Hospitals or clinics
  • Private practice

Experiential Learning

Students in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program will have the opportunity to apply the theories, concepts and strategies they have learned in a supervised setting through a 98-hour observatory practicum in Semester Five and a 420-hour field placement between the sixth and seventh semesters. This 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.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications. Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes. These costs include:

  • Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and ESPC verification partner.
  • Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified to be eligible for the field placement components of this program.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates of the Honours Bachelor Behavioural Science program will be well-prepared to pursue further studies at the graduate level, including graduate certificates and a master’s degree.

Recent graduates have been accepted into the following master's degree programs:

  • Western University – Master of Professional Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Brock University – Master of Applied Disability Studies
  • Ontario Tech University – Master of Applied Health Science

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

Tech Requirements for Behavioural Science Courses

To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk.

Meet the Expert Faculty for Our Behavioural Science Courses!

Durham College is proud to have a selection of the best professionals and academics as instructors and mentors for our behavioural science program. Bringing with them varied academic and work-related backgrounds, our faculty members provide a truly world-class educational experience.

  • Courtney Bishop

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Courtney Bishop holds a PhD in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University, RBA (Registered Behaviour Analysts with CPBAO) and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) working in community-based settings as a researcher. Her focus is on improving policy and practices in organizations supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the use of community-engaged methods.

  • Dan Blomme

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Dan is a Registered Psychotherapist [RP] who has spent most of his career working with those who struggle with addictions and/or mood disorders and still manages a small private practice.  Dan has been a full-time faculty with the Durham College since 2011.  He primarily teaches in the ‘Addictions and Mental Health’ program – but also teaches with other programs within the Faculty of Social and Community Services – including the Behavioural Science and Community Mental Health programs.  Prior to teaching at Durham College, Dan was an Addictions Counsellor at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health [CAMH] for a number of years.  Dan holds a Masters of Education [M.Ed.] in Counselling Psychology from OISE/University of Toronto and a Bachelors of Science [B.Sc.] in Psychology and Math from Trent University.

  • Amanda Cappon

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Amanda is a full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Social and Community Services. Amanda obtained her Honours Bachelor degree with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Trent University. Following that, Amanda completed the Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate offered here at Durham College. After working a number of years in the mental health field, Amanda applied and was successfully admitted to complete her Masters of Education (MEd) in Counselling and Psychotherapy through the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Amanda has worked at non-profit organizations in a role as a Case Manager as well as in Group Living Support. She has experience working as an Addictions Specialist for a Community Mental Health program affiliated with Northumberland Hills Hospital and she has worked in a Mental Health Worker role supporting College students prior to taking on a faculty teaching position with Durham College. Amanda’s research interests are in applied research and she has experience co-leading a major research grant entitled Raising Resilient Families: Empowering Parents with Cognitive Challenges. Amanda received the Durham College Emerging Researcher award for the 2023-2024 academic year. You can read more about this project and other DC projects at our Social Impact Hub website.

  • Ida Chung

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Ida is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) with extensive experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Disabilities Studies (M.ADS) with a specialization in ABA and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology, specializing in Behavior Analysis. Ida is a part-time professor and course developer at Durham College, where she teaches in the Bachelor of Behavioral Science program. Her academic roles allow her to shape the future of the field by educating and mentoring the next generation of behavior analysts. In addition to her academic roles, Ida serves as the Clinical Director at an ABA agency, where she applies her expertise to improve the lives of individuals with autism. She is listed as a Clinical Supervisor for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and has met the supervision requirements for those pursuing BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT certifications. Ida is dedicated to elevating the field of ABA through the development and implementation of professional training workshops, providing guidance to parents, and fostering inter-professional collaboration. Her academic and professional experiences have shaped her belief in the profound impact that high-quality services can have on individuals with ASD and other disabilities. She is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based interventions that are deeply individualized for each unique individual she serves.

  • Sarah Drexler

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Sarah is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and RBA (Registered Behaviour Analysts with CPBAO), who has provided behavioural consultation to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Sarah has extensive experience supporting people with complex behavioural needs over the past 18 years. Sarah holds a Masters of Applied Disability Studies from Brock University and a Doctorate of Education from Western University.  Sarah has been a full-time faculty at Durham College, teaching and developing curriculum for the past four years and has been acting as Program Coordinator for the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science since 2021.

  • Jaime Lee

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Jaime is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. She has worked in children’s mental health, addictions treatment and community mental health settings, and has special expertise in working with youth, addictions and eating disorders. Currently she teaches part-time at DC, and on the days she is not teaching, she is in private practice. In her practice, her primary focus is in offering clinical supervision to new and experienced therapists, while continuing to carry a small caseload of clients.  In her work as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, Jaime works to collaboratively create an inviting and safe space to foster growth and discovery. And as a teacher, Jaime easily engages students in learning activities that bring the clinical content of the courses she teaches to life in the classroom.

  • Nehal Siam

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Nehal Siam, MPEd, BCBA, RBA (Ont.), is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who has worked with clients across the lifespan with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, psychiatric, and neurocognitive disorders. She has several years of experience in behavioural consultations, mediator training, and interdisciplinary collaboration across a variety of settings in both French & English. Her most recent clinical experience is in a geriatric inpatient program for individuals living with dementia and complex psychiatric needs. Nehal has a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, a Graduate Certificate in Autism & Behavioural Sciences, and a Master’s degree in Professional Education with a concentration in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She has taught and developed courses in the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science program and the Behaviour Science Technician Diploma program at Durham College.

  • Brizida Vinjau

    Faculty Member, Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)

    Brizida has been a Part Time Professor at Durham College since January 2023 in the Faculty of Social and Community Services. She holds a Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst as well as a Registered Behaviour Analyst. Brizida has worked in the field of ABA for over 10 years, supporting children with autism and other diagnoses as well as their families. Her current clinical work is focused on conducting assessment, designing intervention programs and providing clinical supervision at a Children’s Treatment Centre. When she isn’t working, Brizida enjoys exploring little cafes and bakeries with family and friends and loves long walks by the lake with her dog.

Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science Entrance Award

All eligible applicants to the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree program for the upcoming academic year, with a combined minimum non-weighted average of 75 percent and higher, will be considered to receive a first-year entrance award:

  • 75% average – $500
  • 80% average – $1,500
  • 85% average – $2,000
  • 90% average – $3,000

For more information, please contact Admission Services.

 

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