Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 1 work placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | BH411 |
| Tuition fee | CA$21,111 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$19,189), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
Note: This program is available for conditional offer if the applicant meets all academic requirements other than English. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree program provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for in-depth work in the behavioural science field with individuals throughout their lifespan. The program is firmly grounded in behavioural science’s theory, principles and practices (applied behaviour analysis and cognitive behavioural approaches) and psychology. Applied Behavioural Analysis uses behavioural rules in everyday situations to help people change their behaviour to improve their quality of life. The program focuses on data obtained through observation as it investigates behaviour, cognitive events and the influence of environmental factors on behaviour.
Courses in the program’s first two years provide a strong foundation in behaviour analytic approaches, psychology, research and ethics while highlighting specific special populations. This is followed in the final two years with further in-depth study of ethics and professionalism, individual and group counselling, issues in behavioural psychology, further special populations, and two courses of senior thesis work. Overall, the program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, interprofessional practice and leadership.
Work Placement
You will be able to engage in field placements (typically unpaid). They will complete 490 hours of field placement across two semesters or 490 hours in one Summer semester (245 hours in each 14-week semester) with one of Humber’s community partners. A field placement advisor will support you.
Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst® (BCaBA®)
The program helps to prepare students to pursue the Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst® (BCaBA®) certification offered by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent of Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills to pursue further graduate study in behavioural science or related fields. Good employment opportunities are also routinely found in health organizations, non-profits, governments and education sectors. Graduates may find employment as:
- autism interventionists
- behaviour technicians/associates
- case managers
- educational assistants
- residential counsellors
- supervisors in residential settings
They may also use their skills as workers in various social service settings with diverse populations such as mental health, developmental disabilities, autism, addictions, seniors, youth, acquired brain injury and corrections. With additional education and experience, graduates may be considered for roles as counsellors and therapists, behaviour analysts, gerontologists or co-ordinators of programs in the social service sector.