George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Science based programs
Behaviour analysis is the scientific study of human behaviour, focusing on how environmental factors influence and shape it. Behaviour analysis can be effectively applied to create socially significant change across diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and various mental health challenges.
Pursue a career in behaviour analysis if you want to understand human behaviour and how to make data-based decisions that have a meaningful impact on individuals, groups and communities.
Why Study Behavioural Science at George Brown?
- We’ve been teaching Behaviour Analysis for over 15 years
- Our full-time program faculty have all earned designations such as Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA) and/or Registered Behaviour Analyst in Ontario (RBA, Ont.)
- We have over 150 community partners across the Greater Toronto Area
- Successful graduates of programs in this school are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
You can learn more about our programs below.
Ready to apply?
Apply now and start in May 2026
Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis Program (Year 3 Bridge) (S303)
This program stream is open to students who have completed two years of an approved behavioural science technology or technician program. This five semester program starts with a spring/summer bridging semester that leads into year three (or Semester 5) of the four year degree.
Apply now and start in September 2026
Behavioural Science Technician Program (C146)
In this two-year diploma program, you’ll study applied behaviour analysis (ABA). This credential prepares you for entry level work that is often related to autism and developmental disabilities.
Behavioural Science Technician Program (Accelerated) (C156)
This one-year program stream is open to students who have a university degree in psychology or related discipline. In this program, students will study applied behaviour analysis (ABA).This credential in Behaviour Analysis prepares you for entry level positions related to autism and developmental disabilities.
Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis Program (S302)
A four-year degree program with a Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved course sequence. This program offers the most in-depth study of behaviour analysis and teaches theory as well as various evidence-based techniques to work with clients who demonstrate behaviour challenges or skill deficits meet their goals and potential. This program offers a $1,000 entrance scholarship for qualifying students.
Autism and Behavioural Science Program (Postgraduate) (C405)
This one-year postgraduate certificate program enables graduates with university degrees and graduates of early childhood education, social service worker, child and youth care, developmental service worker and similar programs to acquire the specialized skills and expertise they need to work with individuals with a diagnosis of autism.
Have questions?
Please contact the School of Behavioural Science
Email: bst@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown Polytechnic, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
