Behavioural Science Technician Program (Accelerated) (C156)

Program Description

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This intensive one-year diploma program is unique in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Program Overview

The Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) one-year intensive program is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. In this accelerated diploma program, you will study applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and behavioural intervention as it relates to a variety of populations, including those with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, gerontology and behavioural disorders.

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Full Description

The Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) (C156) one-year intensive diploma program is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree with a major in psychology or a related discipline. You must have completed an Introduction to Psychology and one other psychology-related course to apply.

As a student in this program, you will study applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and behavioural intervention.

The themes in the program include:

  • behavioural theory and application
  • program development
  • scientific method
  • ethics and professionalism
  • diversity
  • general education with an emphasis on practical application in the field

Practicum and course work are often related to developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, gerontology and behavioural disorders.

Note: Travel may be required for field education due to the number of opportunities for appropriate placements within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may be placed in locations as far east as Oshawa, as far west as Burlington and as far north as Vaughan.

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ABAI VERIFIED COURSE SEQUENCE

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. View ABAI approved course sequence.

Your Field Education Options

This accelerated Behavioural Science Technician program offers two intensive field placements in semester 3 (January placement) and semester 4 (May/June placement).

Each placement is seven weeks long. You can expect to be with the field partner four days per week off-site (approximately 7.5 hours per day) and in class on-site at George Brown on the fifth day. The in-class day will allow you the opportunity to reflect on your placement experience and help you connect classroom theory with the work you are doing off-site.

Placements will be conducted with a variety of populations and agencies whose clients could have autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injury, developmental disabilities, behavioural concerns or issues related to aging. Partner agencies are located across the GTA, and students may be required to travel.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Employment is often related to autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, brain injury, gerontology and behavioural disorders.

Graduates 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 skills.

Behavioural Science Technician graduates may find employment in:

  • ABA therapy programs
  • schools
  • hospitals
  • residential and treatment facilities
  • vocational agencies

"My completion of the Behavioural Science Technology (Intensive) program at George Brown College was an integral step towards beginning an exciting career in applied behaviour analysis. In a short amount of time I had both a thorough knowledge base from detailed coursework and invaluable experience from two extremely hands-on, immersive field placements, allowing me entry into a job position straight from graduation. Above all, the preparedness that this program provides to students for entry into an exciting and challenging career is second to none."

Marina Jiujias
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