Full Program Descriptions
Description This three-year program provides students with an opportunity to study applied behaviour analysis and behavioural intervention. The themes in the program include behavioural theory and application, program development, scientific method, ethics and professionalism, professionally related courses, diversity and general education with a major emphasis on practical application in the field. Practicum and course work is often related to Autism and developmental disabilities.
An intensive delivery of the Behavioural Science Technology program leading to a diploma (program code C136) in less than one year is available for applicants who have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology.
This program is unique in the Greater Toronto Area.
Course Outline
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
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BST1003
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Behavioural Theory
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GSSC1105
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Intro to Psychology
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COUN1027
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Interview & Rapport Building
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BST1004
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Intro to Group Process
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COMP1082
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Computer Skills & Applications
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COMM1007
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College English
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GNED
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General Education Elective
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SEMESTER 2
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BST1007
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:Intro to ABA
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PSY1009
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Lifespan Development
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PBST1008
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Disabilities in Ontario:Policy & Process
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PSY2017
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Abnormal Psychology
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BST1009
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Intro to Field Placement & Technical
Writing
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BST1010
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Field Placement 1
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BST1017
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:Assessment I
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GNED
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General Education Elective
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SEMESTER 3
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BST2017
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:Assessment 2
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BST2007
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Ethics
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BST2008
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Intro to Statistics
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BST2006
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Field Placement 2
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BST2009
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Field Seminar 2
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SEMESTER 4
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BST2021
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:
Interventions 1-Reduction Strategies
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BST2022
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:
Interventions 2-Acquisition Strategies
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BST2023
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Special Populations:Autism & DD
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BST2025
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Research Design
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BST2026
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Field Placement 3
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BST2027
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Field Seminar 3
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SEMESTER 5
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BST3011
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Mediator Training
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BST3012
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Behaviour Theory & Practice:Interventions3-
Group Based Interventions
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BST3013
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Advanced Areas of Application:OBM
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BST3014
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Field Placement 4
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BST3015
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Field Seminar 4
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SEMESTER 6
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BST3021
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Advanced Areas of Applications:CBT
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BST3022
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Advanced Issues
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BST3023
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Special Populations:ABI & Gerontology
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BST3024
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Field Placement 5
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BST3025
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Field Seminar 5
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Careers and Post-Graduate Study Opportunities
Your Career Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of settings with diverse clinical populations of all ages who frequently present challenging behaviours. They may work to develop and implement behavioural interventions designed to manage challenging behaviours and/or teach a variety of skills. Graduates may find employment in schools, residential facilities and community and vocational agencies. Employment is often related to Autism and developmental disabilities.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition $3, 170.00 *Additional Cost * Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2011. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2012 and at later dates. How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements School of Social & Community Services Admission Requirements and Fees 2012-2013Additional Mandatory Requirements
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon acceptance and confirmation into the program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for this program. This may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- Details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website at www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)
- In compliance with requests from our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed and must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check application process typically takes 2 to 3 months but under some circumstances can take from four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the police record check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s)”.
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check. Students who are unable to provide a clear police reference check may not be able to start their field clinical placement and therefore unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website at http://www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement/record_check
Apply To Ontario Colleges Student Success
Success Stories “It has been a pleasure to provide placement opportunities for students of the Behavioural Science Technology program. The students are professional and well prepared for the placement. They bring with them a refreshing enthusiasm for the field and the individuals they support at Community Living Toronto.”
Linda Dupuis
Behaviour Therapist, Community Living Toronto
Contact Us
Contact Us Call the School of Social & Community Services
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2185 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
e-mail communityservices@georgebrown.ca