Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

psychology/dual diagnosis, basic pharmacology, supporting people with the autism,
augmentative forms of communication, and effective responses to people who have been
abused. Senior courses include developing skills in building interpersonal relationships and
counselling.
Similarities and Differences:
Similarities: Courses in applied behaviour analysis and counselling.
Differences: Humber’s degree offers more indepth and advanced study of ABA and offers a
broader study with courses including cognitive behavioural approaches, interprofessional
collaboration, and issues in behavioural sciences.
D. Ontario College Graduate Certificates
These certificates meet the provincial requirements for Ontario College Graduate Certificates,
but not degree-level study. These requirements include:
Vocational learning outcomes, breadth and depth of knowledge and skills as specified by
provincial standards for Ontario College Graduate Certificates. The intent is to provide a
complex understanding/greater depth in a narrow range of skills;
Fundamental generic employability skills not required but locally determined;
General education courses not required but locally determined; and
Admission requirements necessitate possession of an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario
College Advanced Diploma or University Degree, as established in Regulations and
Minister’s Binding Policy Directives.
Institutions: Humber
Program Name and Credential: Behavioural Science
Program Description: Graduates of this program are prepared for roles as behaviour
technicians, technologists, consultants or therapists, depending upon previous academic
background. All of these professionals will acquire enhanced skills to support individuals with
challenging behaviours. This includes people who have developmental disabilities, dual
diagnosis, autism, and other complex needs. The curriculum teaches skills with respect to
behaviour program development and evaluation, such as observing behaviours, recording data,
reporting, implementing behavioural techniques and strategies and participating as a team
member.
Similarities and Differences:
Similarities: Courses in applied behaviour analysis and counselling.
Differences: Humber’s degree offers more indepth and advanced study of ABA and offers a
broader study with courses including cognitive behavioural approaches, interprofessional
collaboration, research, and issues in behavioural sciences.
Institutions: Algonquin, Fanshawe, George Brown, Lambton, Mohawk, Niagara, St. Clair
Program Name and Credential: Autism & Behavioural Science
Program Description: This program focuses on autism spectrum disorders and therapies,
mainly Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), for application within the children’s sector. You
will gain practical experiences working with families and treatment teams.
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