Behavioural Science - Technician
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Real-world experience through several field placements and seminars
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, College Drive – North Bay
Train for a career in a growing field of study. This specialized program will train you to become a behaviour analyst, skilled in the theory and technique of behaviour analysis and modification. Graduates are qualified to work in a number of settings working with individuals or groups with mental health issues, autism or other developmental disabilities, or who are in need of crisis intervention.
Your Future Career
- Individual and family services
- Residential care or group homes
- Public administration
- Government
- Correctional facilities
What You Learn (2 year)
- Children, youth, and older persons’ mental health
- Behavioural assessment and techniques
- Autism and developmental disabilities
- Acquired brain injuries
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive behaviour
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
One (1) of the following sciences: Biology: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SBI 4U); Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SCH 4C); Physics: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SPH 3U, SPH 4U, SPH 4C)
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Gr 11 or 12 Science (C or U), Gr 11 Math (C, U or M)
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | Communication I |
| PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
| HSP170 | Evaluating Information |
| HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
| GENED | Gen Ed Elective - Online (BHT Sem 1) |
| ABA100 | Foundational Concepts of ABA |
Semester 2
| CMM230 | Workplace Communications |
| MHA113 | Older Persons' Mental Health |
| MHA123 | Children & Youth Mental Health |
| GENED | Gen Ed Elective - Online (BHT Sem 2) |
| ABA105 | Behavioural Assessment & Techniques I |
| ABA110 | Autism & Developmental Disabilities (7 wks) |
| ABA115 | Aquired Brain Injuries (7 wks) |
Semester 3
| MHA241 | Relapse Prevention and Wellness (7weeks) |
| MHA000 | Crisis Intervention (7weeks) |
| HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
| MHA001 | Cognitive Behavioural Techniques |
| ABA200 | Legislation & Policy |
| ABA205 | Professional Ethics |
| ABA210 | Behavioural Assessment & Techniques II |
| ABA215 | Field Placement Prep |
Semester 4
| ABA220 | Field Placement I |
| ABA225 | Field Placement Seminar I |
| ABA230 | Interventions: Acquisition & Reduction Strategies |
| ABA235 | Community Integration |
| GENED | Gen Ed Elective - Online (BHT Sem 4) |
Semester 5
| ABA300 | Forensics & Risk Assessment |
| ABA305 | Research & Statistics |
| ABA310 | Group Behavioural Therapy |
| MHA235 | Basic Pharmacology for Mental Health |
| ABA315 | Special Populations |
| ABA320 | Field Placement Prep II |
Semester 6
| ABA325 | Field Placement II |
| ABA330 | Field Placement Seminar II |
| ABA335 | Advanced Issues |
| ABA340 | Study/Research Project |
| ABA345 | Transition to Practice |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
| 3 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
