Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

selective experience in working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities,
mental health issues, addictions, dementia, and aging issues.
Graduates of the program are prepared to employ the necessary skills, knowledge and
resilience to work in the diverse field of behavioural science. The program includes
fundamental competencies in found in Applied Behaviour Analysis 1 & 2, Cognitive
Behavioural Approaches 1& 2, and Behavioural Assessment.
In the first two years, there is a significant depth of study that incorporates special
populations, psychology, research methods and ethics of the profession. In senior years,
this depth is continued and extended into advanced levels of study where
individual and group counseling skills are explored, research skills and interprofessional
collaboration to ground them in advanced skills required to work successfully as
professionals who counsel, assess, and facilitate individuals and groups throughout the
entire lifespan who experience various issues including mental health issues, autism,
developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, addictions, and aging and dementia.
An essential outcome of the program is the 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 developed through courses such as Special Topics in Behaviour
Analysis and Issues in Behavioural Psychology.
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 undertake 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.
Depth and Breadth of Knowledge Outside the Field
The program provides students with a range of theoretical frameworks drawn from
business, the social sciences, arts, humanities and science as a basis for critical analysis
and innovative decision-making. The blending of liberal arts with professional programspecific
curricula offers opportunities for the enhancement of the workplace skills and the
knowledge and understanding graduates need to take leadership roles in their professions
and within the broader community. Breadth courses are organized into the following three
categories: Society, Culture and Commerce; Science and Technology; and Arts and
Humanities. Students take a total of 10 non-core courses with two or more courses at an
advanced level. Humber has recently expanded its breadth offerings due to the growth in
degree programs. More than 100 courses from 8 academic schools allow students to
explore areas of interest and passion to enhance their academic experience and broaden
their base of knowledge. Updates to Humber‘s breadth offerings recently have been
submitted to PEQAB as part of the Bachelor of Applied Technology (Industrial Design)
Consent Renewal Application. The intent of breadth component underscores the adage
coined by Michael P. Hart, an internationally recognized marketing and presentation skills
speaker and trainer:
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