Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

Ontario Qualifications
Framework
–
Qualifications Standard for
Baccalaureate/Bachelor’s
Degree: Honours
particular aspects of current
research or equivalent
advanced scholarship.
Application of Knowledge
a. The ability to review, present
and critically evaluate
qualitative and quantitative
information to:
i. develop lines of argument;
ii. make sound judgments in
accordance with
the major
theories, concepts and
methods of the subject(s)
of study;
iii. apply underlying
concepts,
principles, and techniques
of analysis, both
within and
outside the discipline;
iv. where appropriate use this
knowledge in the
creative
process; and
b. The ability to use a range of
established techniques to:
i. initiate and undertake
critical evaluation of
arguments, assumptions,
abstract concepts and
How This
Degree Meets the Degree Level Standard
An essential outcomee of the program is the design, delivery
and critical analysis and evaluation of behavioural
interventions and behavioural science practices. This
competency is introduced in courses throughout the program
but specifically in foundational courses such as Applied
Behaviour Analysis 1 & 2 and Cognitive Behavioural
Approaches 1 & 2, and developedd through courses such as
Special Topics in Behaviour Analysis and Issues in
Behavioural Psychology.
The program requiress students to
undertake sustained
periods of
independent study in the form of a research project
completed
in the final two semesters. This requires students
to complete a major research project and includes completion
and evaluation of a comprehensive literature review, an
academicc research paper, presentations and detailed
journaling
of the process. The paper will give them the
opportunity to demonstrate the ability to offer
a detailed
analysis of problems/topics relevant to the professional field
of study/practice.
Critical analysis is a key component of all behavioural
science courses. Students are expected to apply theories,
concepts and understanding to the assessment,
development, and application of the field of behavioural
science. Specialized techniques are introduced in year 1 and
extended in years 2,33 & 4 of the program, in such courses as
Applied Behaviour Analysis 1 & 2, Cognitive Behavioural
Approaches 1 & 2, and Counselling courses. In special
populations courses students assess and apply multiple
therapeutic approaches to address various issues present
while critically evaluating their work for its effectiveness.
During lectures, students critically
evaluate historical, social
and cultural contexts of behavioural science and apply this
understanding to frame questions, propose responses, and to
develop and justify particular points of view. Students are
expected to discuss the global perspectives of the role and
function of the variouss theories and applications of
behavioural science inn contemporary society.
The program stimulates inquiry, independent
judgment,
critical self-awareness, analysis and creative approaches
to
behavioural science. The use of active learning through case
analysis and project-based inquiry encourages the
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
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