Basic 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
Additional information
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.
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 at CapU write assignments, follow class lectures and take part in class discussions in English.
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
Alternate contact: ielts@sfu.ca
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 September 2021
Required minimum mark: 110
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis – Autism at CapU are in high demand.
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
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
ABA, 300 or 400 level Elective, 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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