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Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

  • ID:CU010010
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • High school graduation

  • A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses

English level:

  • If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

    • Required minimum marks:

      • online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83

      • paper-delivered test: 560

    • Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505

  • ELA (English Language Assessment Test)

    • Required minimum mark: 145

  • Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

    • Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6

  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)

    • Required minimum mark: 70

  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)

    • Required minimum mark: 56

  • DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis until January 2021

    • Required minimum mark: 110

Other requirements:

  • Additional information

    • Students who have completed 30 credits or a 30-credit credential may be considered for admission into year two of the program but must complete ABA 100, 101, 200 and 201.

    • Students who have completed an Associate of Arts or Science, 60 credits, or a 60-credit credential plus documentation of at least 300 hours of BCBA-supervised ABA experience may be considered for admission into year three of the program and will be deemed to have met the requirements of ABA 100, 101, 200 and 201.

Course Information

Program Highlights

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis – Autism is a highly sought after and unique degree.

Build the specialized skills to work with children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

In the program, you'll train in many key areas, including behaviour principles, assessments and applications, supporting individuals with ASD and their families, assessment and intervention planning for children with ASD and using applied behaviour analysis with adults who have ASD and other developmental disabilities. 

You'll also take part in three different supervised practicum placements to help you gain on the job experience before graduation.

Program graduates are eligible to sit for the exam immediately to become Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA).

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First & Second Years

Total credits: 60.00

  • ABA 100, Introduction to Behaviour Principles, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 101, Observations of ABA in Community Settings, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 200, A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analytic Applications, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 201, Observation Practicum, 3.00 credits

  • ENGL 100, University Writing Strategies, 3.00 credits

  • 100/200 Level Elective Course, 3.00 credits

  • ENGL or CMNS 100 level or higher, 3.00 credits

  • PSYC 100 level or higher, 3.00 credits

  • PSYC 100 level or higher, 3.00 credits

  • Quantitative/Analytical course, 3.00 credits

  • Required:

  • 100/200 Level Elective Course or Related Coursework* *Up to 30 credits of course work in related area of study, such as education assistant, child & youth development, developmental disability, early childhood education, special needs, applied behaviour analysis autism, behavioual sciences, social work., 30.00 credits

Third Year

Total credits: 30.00

  • ABA 312, Single Subject Research Design and Statistics, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 341, Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 342, Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 343, Ethics and Professional Standards, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 344, Autism Spectrum Disorders - I, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 346, Autism Spectrum Disorders - II, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 426, Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children with ASD, 3.00 credits

  • 300 or 400 level Elective, 3.00 credits

  • 300 or 400 level Elective, 3.00 credits

  • Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:

  • ABA 313, Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Lifespan, 3.00 credits

ABA300 or 400 level Elective

  • ABA 100, Introduction to Behaviour Principles, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 101, Observations of ABA in Community Settings, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 200, A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analytic Applications, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 201, Observation Practicum, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 312, Single Subject Research Design and Statistics, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 313, Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Lifespan, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 341, Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 342, Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 343, Ethics and Professional Standards, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 344, Autism Spectrum Disorders - I, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 345, Behavioural Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 346, Autism Spectrum Disorders - II, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 410, Practicum II - Assistant Behavior Analyst®, 12.00 credits

  • ABA 411, Practicum III - Assistant Behavior Analyst®, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 412, Directed Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 415, Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ABA Interventions, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 426, Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children with ASD, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 443, Advanced Topics in Applied Behaviour Analysis, 3.00 credits

Fourth Year

Total credits: 30.00

  • ABA 345, Behavioural Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 410, Practicum II - Assistant Behavior Analyst®, 12.00 credits

  • ABA 411, Practicum III - Assistant Behavior Analyst®, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 412, Directed Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 415, Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ABA Interventions, 3.00 credits

  • ABA 443, Advanced Topics in Applied Behaviour Analysis, 3.00 credits

  • 300 or 400 level Elective, 3.00 credits

 
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Career paths

  • ABA Consultant
  • ABA Therapist
  • Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
  • Behaviour Interventionist
  • Special Education Teaching Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathologist

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Overseas Student Health Cover

 Medical Services Plan (MSP) - $75 per month

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