Study location	Canada, Ontario, King City
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	BHS

Tuition fee	CA$17,117 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,398), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Note: Although not required for admission, completion of grade 11 and 12 mathematics courses are recommended for your success in the data analysis and graphing components of the program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

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Overview

In this two-year program, you will study theories and clinical applications, including the use of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – the science of understanding, analyzing and modifying human behaviour. Through applied learning and placement, you will learn the applications of ABA, including its use in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities.

As a graduate of this program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you are eligible to pursue Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program. This unique pathway allows you to earn a degree within two years (4 semesters plus a work term) after completing a summer bridging stream.

If you meet the admission requirements, you may also be eligible to receive a 42-credit block transfer when entering the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology within the Faculty of Health at York University.

Program Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca’s hybrid delivery format, with some courses available in Seneca’s flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in a flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real-time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Program Duration

The program duration for September starts is two academic years (24 months). The program duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.

Skills

Throughout this program, you will be trained in intervention techniques used in clinical areas, such as gerontology, educational services, healthcare services, mental health, special education and working with children and adults with developmental disorders, along with other areas where the use of behavioural sciences is expanding rapidly.

Field Placement

Over the course of this program, you will work in a professional capacity with the help of a field placement opportunity. Your fieldwork placements will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and apply what you have learned in a work environment. You will work individually and in a group in a professional capacity, with specific job tasks and responsibilities, time management requirements and appropriate interpersonal skills.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• Instructional therapist
• Behaviour technician
• Educational assistant
• Educational resource facilitator
• Employee of group homes, community living centres and other specialized agencies