Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

Nomenclature
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree nomenclature reflects both the field of study and
the nature of the discipline. Humber’s social and community services degrees, including the
behavioural science degree, consist of 120 credits, including 10 core courses which address the
fundamental and advanced approaches to behavioural science including courses on applied
behaviour analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches, 5 courses in specific special
populations, 6 psychology courses, 3 research methods courses, 6 courses in ethics and
professionalism, and 10 breadth electives. They have been designed to be similar to Bachelor
degrees with regard to professional outcomes and to meet the Board’s Baccalaureate/Bachelor
Honours Degree Standard, as outlined in the Ontario Credentials Framework. They are
academically rigorous and designed to develop students’ capacities to analyze, formulate, judge
and solve challenging behavioural science problems. It incorporates a substantial use of case
studies and research is an important element of the program. Students are expected to address
increasingly challenging behavioural science issues and exhibit more sophisticated and
complex levels of analysis as they move into upper level courses.
Humber takes a number of steps to ensure the program meets degree-level standards, in both
subject matter and outcomes, including:
Benchmarking the program against similar programs and courses in Canada and other
jurisdictions
Having courses developed by faculty members who are familiar with degree-level study
in the field
Having the program reviewed by university professors from other institutions
Strategic Fit
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science builds on the strong foundation established by Humber’s
existing diploma, graduate certificate and degree programs. It contributes to the School’s goal of
offering a full-range of programming and providing opportunities for diploma graduates who wish
to further their education.
The degree supports Humber’s goal of being a leader in polytechnic education and responds
specifically to three of the priorities and their supporting initiatives identified within Humber’s
strategic plan.
Priority 1: Manage Enrolment Growth.
The proposed degree offering is the logical next step in Humber’s growth as a vibrant and
responsive post-secondary institution. It also contributes to Humber’s plans as an Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning to include a broad range of programming, from skills
training to specialized degrees that are responsive to market needs, and to provide educational
pathways for graduates wishing to move from diplomas to degrees.
Priority 2: Commitment to Teaching and Learning
In order to realize Humber’s vision of “excellence in polytechnic education” and its commitment
to a learner-centred culture, quality is the cornerstone of all the institution’s activities. This
degree program embraces this notion and contributes to the goals of enhancing the quality of
the teaching and learning environment, augmenting resources, enhancing teaching skills, and
providing a broad range of opportunities, such as Study Abroad options, for students.
Priority 3: Commitment to Human Resource Planning and Professional Development
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