Bachelor (Hons) - Behavioural Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 17,529 CAD/year
- Price
- Sep 2023
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oshawa / Canada
- Location
- Durham College
- School
Program description
This multidisciplinary program is for you if you are interested in altering human behavior and helping people enhance their quality of life. Develop in-demand skills in adopting Applied Behaviour Analysis to serve persons with developmental difficulties or impairments across the lifespan, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, addiction, or dementia. Students will also study about the applications of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, acceptance, and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as the effects these therapies can have on these populations.
Students will build in-demand professional competencies that combine the science, clinical, communication, and ethical components of behavioral science through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research, and applied courses.
The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science program has been approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting the curriculum criteria for taking the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination.
Program structure
SEMESTER 1
- Communications 1: Critical Thinking and Writing
- Applied Behaviour Analysis: Concepts and Principles
- Introduction to Psychology
- Therapeutic Communications Skills
- Basic Behaviour Analysis
SEMESTER 2
- Applied Behaviour Analysis: Establishing New Behaviour
- Developmental Psychology
- Foundations In Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Cbt)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
SEMESTER 3
- Breadth Elective Credit
- Ethics In Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Applied Behaviour Analysis: Assessment and Intervention
- Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
- Statistics
SEMESTER 4
- Breadth Elective Credit
- Applied Behaviour Analysis: Elements and Systems Of Behaviour Change
- Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy: Applications Of Contemporary Approaches
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Acquired Brain Injury
SEMESTER 5
- Behavioural Perspectives On Language, Cognition, and Thinking
- Applications Of Behaviour Analysis
- Behavioural Pharmacology
- Behavioural Approaches to Parenting, Family Relationships and Group Processes
- Single Case Research Designs
SEMESTER 6
- Breadth Elective Credit
- Organizational Behaviour Management
- Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Therapies
- Addictions
- Psychometrics
SEMESTER 7
- Breadth Elective Credit
- Field Placement Preparation (Required Non-Credit)
- Field Placement - Degree
- Behaviourism: Theory, Philosophy, and Society
- Thesis Project: Research Proposal Seminar
- Older Adults
SEMESTER 8
- Breadth Elective Credit
- Reflective Practice, Professional Development and Interpersonal Collaboration
- Analysis Of Language In The Clinical Conversation
- Advanced topics In Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Thesis Project: Research Analysis and Summary
Price
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
- Tuition: 8,764.45 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 962.2 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee*: 380.65 CAD
- Total: 10,107.3 CAD
SEMESTER 2
- Tuition: 8,764.45 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 464.15 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 96.47 CAD
- Total: 9,325.07 CAD
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 943.36 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 380.65 CAD
- Total: 9,979.28 CAD
SEMESTER 4
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 445.31 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 96.47 CAD
- Total: 9,197.05 CAD
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 5
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 943.36 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 380.65 CAD
- Total: 9,979.28 CAD
SEMESTER 6
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 445.31 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 96.47 CAD
- Total: 9,197.05 CAD
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 7
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 943.36 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 380.65 CAD
- Total: 9,979.28 CAD
SEMESTER 8
- Tuition: 8,655.27 CAD
- Program Fee: 0 CAD
- Ancillary Fee: 445.31 CAD
- DCSI Ancillary Fee: 96.47 CAD
- Total: 9,197.05 CAD
*Durham College Students International
Requirements for applicants
- Matured student status (applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma
- 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%
- English language profeciency
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- Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0
- IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22
- PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,R
- CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70
- DET 110
About the university
Since its inception in 1967, Durham College (DC) has been guided by the following ideals:
- an unwavering dedication to student success;
- high-quality programs led by exceptional teachers with real-world experience;
- graduates who have gone on to excellent professional success;
- a treasured relationship with the community.
Durham College has Oshawa and Whitby campuses, Ontario, Canada.
More than 140 full-time programs in a wide range of disciplines are available to students at Durham College (DC), giving them a great chance to succeed in their chosen areas. Students in the District of Columbia excel in a wide variety of fields, including sustainable practice innovation, creative writing, design, filmmaking, and animation, service to others in the areas of health and social welfare, and legal advocacy.
Durham College is a values-based institution that prioritizes its students' and community's needs first. To this end, we've made it a priority to create a welcoming culture within our college.
