Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

The program has been endorsed by our Program Advisory Committee, as
thorough, current and useful, addressing the profound needs of the behavioural
science field in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
Program Overview
Graduates of the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) program achieve an indepth
understanding of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for work in the field of
behavioural science with individuals throughout the lifespan. The program is firmly
grounded in the theory, principles and practices of Behavioural Science (applied
behaviour analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches) and psychology. The program
focuses on empirical data as it investigates behaviour and cognitive events and the
influence of environmental factors on behaviour. A broad perspective within the field of
psychology includes the study of motivation, emotion, perception, personality, mental
disorders, and genetic factors on human behaviour within the social system.
The program offers indepth theoretical, conceptual and applied behavioural science skills.
Introductory courses provide a comprehensive understanding of foundational courses in
applied behaviour analysis, cognitive behavioural approaches, special populations,
psychology courses and research and ethics courses. This is followed in the 3 rd and 4 th
years by the application of theories, methods and techniques in various aspects of
behavioural science including counseling, interprofessional collaboration, and issues in
behavioural psychology. The curriculum is also enhanced by the inclusion of a strong
breadth component. The program emphasizes a student-focused learning experience
where theoretical concepts are integrated with practical applications. Case studies are
used extensively throughout the program. The applied aspects of the program are
reinforced by the work term and the final semester senior level thesis project where
students work on a project from the field of behavioural science under the direction of
faculty.
The degree meets all of the ethical and professional standards and certification criteria of
the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the certification standard for Behavioral
Analysts in North America. One of the important functions of the BACB is the approval of
degree level training programs. Although graduates of the program would not be eligible
for BACB Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification without
additional BACB supervised fieldwork and practicum experience after graduation, the
program will meet the approved course work component of the requirements for the
BCaBA certification.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board Fourth Edition Task List for BCaBA certification
assesses the skills required for practice as a behaviour analyst including Basic Behavior-
Analytic Skills, Client-Centred Responsibilities, and Foundational Knowledge. Each
section explores mastered concepts, tasks, skills and procedures required for professional
practice as well as, professional disciplinary and ethical standards, and guidelines for
responsible conduct for professional behaviour analysts.
All of these required skills are introduced and developed within the Bachelor of
Behavioural Science program, producing graduates prepared to practice as behaviour
analysts, behavioural therapists, mental health workers, youth workers, addictions
workers, autism instructor therapists, and/or serve as workers in a variety of social service
settings with vulnerable populations.
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