Bachelor (Hons) - Behaviour Analysis
- 4 years
- Duration
- 20,925 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The four-year Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis program at George Brown College delves deeply into the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which takes a scientific and methodical approach to shaping behavior for the better.
For over 15 years, we have served the Toronto area by providing applied behavior analysis courses and workshops. Our alums are at the forefront of behavioral treatment for a wide range of conditions, including forensic psychiatry, autism spectrum disorder, and traumatic brain injury.
ABA is an effective practice that is often used with populations who have:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- brain injury
- dementia
- developmental disabilities
- addiction
- mental health disorders
Program structure
Semester 1
- Behaviour Theory and Principles I
- Introduction to Psychology
- Communication and Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking to Scholarly Writing
Semester 2
- Behaviour Theory and Principles II
- Developmental Disabilities in Ontario: Policy and Process
- Developmental Psychology
Semester 3
- Behavioural Assessment
- Introduction to Skill Acquisition
- Abnormal Psychology
- Professional Communications
Semester 4
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
- Skill Acquisition: Advanced Theory and Application
- Treating Challenging Behaviours
- Behavioural Approaches to Autism, Developmental Disabilities and Other Behavioural issues
- Ethics: Moral Philosophy
Semester 5
- Group Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Approaches to Acquired Brain Injury and Gerontology
- Applied Thesis Proposal
- Psychometrics
- Standards of Practice in ABA
Semester 6
- Mediator Training: Application to Parents and Staff
- Independent Study Thesis
- Organizational Behaviour Management
- Behavioural Approaches to Health and Well-being
Semester 7
- Clinical Behaviour Analysis
- Behavioural Approaches to Education
- Service Delivery Systems and Interprofessional Practice
14-Week Field Experience Term (UNPAID)
Semester 8
- Consolidation of Behavioural Principles and Practice
- Advanced Topics in Behavioural Science
- Leadership in Behaviour Analysis
- Professional Standards and Practices in Dissemination
- Thesis (42 hours)
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 20,925 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses, with a combined average of 65 per cent or higher
- English, grade 12 (U) with a grade of 65 per cent or higher
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 math (U) with a grade of 60 per cent or higher
- biology, grade 11 (U) or grade 12 (U); OR chemistry, grade 11 (U) or grade 12 (U); OR physics, grade 11 (U) or grade 12 (U); OR environmental science, grade 11 (M) (SVN3M) with a grade of 60 per cent or higher
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 9;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 115;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
