Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

Graduates of the program are able to gather, review, evaluate, interpret and express
information using a range of well-developed analytic and scientific methodologies. This
competency is introduced in first and second year behavioural approaches courses, and
further developed in courses such as Behavioural Pharmacology, Psychometrics, and
Special Topics in Behaviour Analysis.
Students are expected to practice as behavioural science professionals using cognitive
and behavioural analysis recognizing the needs of individuals, the community, and the
means of managing organizations, non-profits, government organizations, and community
enterprises. This competency is introduced in courses such as Interprofessional
Collaboration and is advanced throughout the program in such courses as Issues in
Behavioural Psychology and Consultation Skills.
All courses develop students‘ methodological and conceptual awareness through
readings, assignments, lectures, demonstrations, counselling labs, scenarios, projects
and other learning activities which are designed to support proficiency in behavioural
science while also fostering flexibility, and resilience to adapt to emerging trends,
practices and challenges in this ever-changing landscape.
Application of Knowledge
A significant focus of the program is the integration of the conceptual and the applied
aspects of the program. Coursework and the work placement experience provide
opportunities for the application of practical skills. Students use current practices in
behavioural science throughout the program to develop and apply their skills and develop
knowledge and strategies based on real-world situations.
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 development of both students‘
capacities for independent learning and their ability to work with others. It develops
students‘ abilities to solve problems in creative ways, to identify and redefine problems, to
raise and address appropriate issues and to make decisions. In their discussions,
research papers and case analyses, students are required to present and evaluate
relevant recent research findings, and to sustain persuasive and logical arguments that
challenge underlying assumptions from a number of informed perspectives.
Graduates of the program develop an ability to apply behavioural science skills to
effectively analyze and express themes and issues from a range of professional contexts
and perspectives. This competency is introduced in cognitive and applied behaviour
analysis courses and is advanced in courses such as Group Behavioural Counselling and
Individual Behavioural Counselling.
Students are also expected to interpret and apply theoretical and ethical frameworks to
identify and solve behavioural science problems in a variety of contexts. This competency
is introduced in courses such as Ethics and Professionalsm and developed throughout the
program in courses in the psychology, research and special populations streams of study.
Many of the individual courses require case analyses, presentations, and research papers
which provide increasingly sophisticated practice-based exercises preparing students for
senior level applications required in the senior level thesis projects.
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