Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology BBP1
The program provides extensive work-integrated learning experiences for students, including 420 hours of practicum, and 420 hours of internship.
Workload Level
- 5 courses in the first semester
- 1 hours of study/assignments required for each hour in class
- 15 hours of class (30 hour/week commitment)
- It is expected that you will participate in out of class activities.
Holland Code: I (Investigative)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.
Arts & Literacy Grade 12 English (U) with a 65% passing grade
Math & Science Any Grade 12 Math (C or U) (applicants applying with Grade 12 College level math must ensure they have six courses at the U or M level); Grade 12 Science (U) or (M)
Technology Basic keyboarding and computer skills required
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
- Analytical skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Able to work with challenging behaviours and social skills difficulties
- Flexibility
- Ability to apply evidenced-based, scientific concepts while working with individual
Useful background experience for this program would be
- Experience in supporting/living with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Volunteer work with children and/or individuals with disabilities
- Co-operative education experiences that involved working with individuals with developmental disabilities, children, older adults
- Leadership development courses or opportunities
- Efficiency with Microsoft Excel
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Graduates of this program may go on to become a …- Instructor Therapist
- Private provider of Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI)
- Autism specialist in a service agency or school board
- Educational Assistant
- Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
- Supporting individuals with mental health disorders
- Work in respite centers
- Work in various social service industries
Typical working conditions for this kind of work:
- Direct contact with individuals with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse backgrounds and their families
- Shift work is a possibility
- Working in multiple environments is a possibility (homes, centers, childcare settings)
- May require a vehicle to get from location to location
- An investment of time outside of direct support (often allocated)
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace
- One-on-one therapy/support with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities
- Running small groups for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities
- Supporting school accommodations, modifications and programming
- Collecting data
- Researching and implementing research-based programs
- Supporting individuals with disabilities with daily living skills
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
- Ontario Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) ONTABA – The Official Website of The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis
- Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI)Welcome - Association for Behavior Analysis International (abainternational.org)
- Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals
- College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts (CPBAO) CPBAO Public – Regulating Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis in Ontario
Opportunities for further development or education
- Graduates can apply for various Masters degree programs in related fields
- Graduates can apply to specific Masters degree programs in Applied Behaviour Analysis through Brock University or Western
- Graduates can apply to Teacher's College
- Graduates can apply to policing programs
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Click on the links below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities
- NOC Code 4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
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Last Modified: October 1, 2024