Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

Ontario Qualifications
Framework
–
Qualifications Standard for
Baccalaureate/Bachelor’s
Degree: Honours
in research in an area of the
discipline;
e. Developed critical thinking
and analytical skillss inside
and outside the discipline;
f. The ability to apply
learning
from one or more areas
outside
the discipline.
How This
Degree Meets the Degree Level Standard
depth is continued and extended into advanced levels of
study where individual and group
counselling
skills are
explored, as well as, research skills and interprofessional
collaboration to ground them in advanced skills required to
work successfully as professionals. Those behavioural
science graduates aree professionals who counsel, assess,
and facilitate individuals and groups throughout the entiree
lifespan who experience various issues including mental
health issues, autism, , developmental disabilities, dual
diagnosis, addictions, , and aging and dementia.
Each course incorporates discussion of key issues, practice
in applying concepts both orally and in writing, analysis and
interpretation of material, and individual feedback on work
produced. Students are required to undertakee independent
reading to
supplement and consolidate learning and to
broaden their understanding. As students move into the
upper levels of the program, they
are expected to apply major
and competing theoretical paradigms and models to the
evaluation
and resolution of behavioural science issues and
problems.
Both lecture and lab-based courses require students to
gather, review and interpret texts, and online readings as
they develop analytical skills. Assignments challenge
students to explore and critically discuss alternative
viewpoints
in the history and theory of behavioural science, to
respond critically to issues and themes and to
develop
compelling ideas and concepts.
Students read and critique works by major theorists and
researchers. Critical thinking and analytic skills are
intentionally addressed in both lecture and lab-based
courses, as students make links between theory and practice
and critique the work of behavioural science professionals
working in
the field. Special topics
and issuess courses are
designed to support students in applying learning and ideas
from other discipliness and their own growing awareness of
contemporary issues. .
Students are expected to demonstrate critical understanding
of the influences in the field of behavioural science and the
ways in which they are perceived
by various professionals
and individuals from an interdisciplinary perspective. They
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
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