* Mandatory ancillary fees include recovery fees, UHIP, daycare fee, bus pass and engagement levy
Successful completion of four-year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent with a minimum average of 75% in the last two years of undergraduate studies. Undergraduate courses, volunteer or work experience in the field of disabilities will be considered an asset.
Applicants wishing to pursue the ABA specialization must hold a Master's Degree in a related field, as identified through BACB® (http://www.bacb.com), in order to complete the course sequence for BCBA certification. If accepted without undergrad level or colleged level ABA coursework (min 75%), completing a course through our on-line upgrading courses or our in-house ABA tutorial would be required prior to registration. Applicants who do not hold a Master's Degree in a BACB® identified related fielde should apply for admission to MADS (ABA) or MA (ABA).
English Requirements
Master’s applicants who have not completed three or more years of post-secondary study, and doctoral applicants who have not completed two or more years of post-secondary study, at a Canadian institution or at an institution in one of the following exempt countries, will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Applicants who are required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency must complete the English Language Proficiency (Self Report) form through their student portal account, as well as upload one of the accepted programs/tests listed to the right.
English Proficiency Tests (EPT),
TOEFL iBT, Minimum overall score of 80, with no subtest below 19
IELTS (Academic), Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 5.5
CAEL, Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50
CAEL CE (Computer Edition), Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50
PTE Academics, Minimum overall score of 60, with no subtest below 60
Can Test for Scholars and Trainees, Minimum overall score of 4.5, with no subtest below 4.0
Language Schools,
Brock’s Intensive English Language Program (IELP), Completion of Level 5
ESC (Language School Pathway), Completion of the UCTP
ILAC (Language School Pathway), Completion of University Pathway Level III (12 weeks)
ILSC (Language School Pathway), Completion of Level A2
CLLC (Language School Pathway), Completion of UPP Level 7
Three references are required. Academic references are preferred. Some applicants may have difficulty obtaining academic references, and therefore, it may be more appropriate to obtain references from professionals with whom you have worked (e.g. Manager, Supervisor, Senior Colleague…). In all cases, the information should relate to the ability of the applicant to undertake graduate studies in the diploma program. You will provide your references when you complete the online application.
Curriculum Vitae: this should indicate the applicant’s education, employment, teaching and research activities/experience and publications/presentations (if any). Please use the following template for the CV.
A Statement of Intent and demonstrated commitment to the field of disabilities and/or Applied Behaviour Analysis, of no more than two pages in length (12 pt font Time New Roman, single or double spaced), describing your academic, employment, volunteer, and/or personal experience in the field.
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Disability Studies (ABA specialization) is meant for persons who already have a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology or Education and would like to take a Behaviour Analyst Certification Board Verified Course Sequence to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)®. Courses are offered during the week and on weekends for full-time students and on weekends for students working part-time. Some courses may be fully or partially online.
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Behavior Consultants/Therapists
Positions in social service agencies supporting people with disabilities
Program evaluators
Clinical supervisors
Special education specialists
Positions in government agencies
Professional positions in related fields
Public affairs
Public policy/administration
Non-profit sector policy/administration
Government positions
College instructors
Health and dental plan fees: CAD 475 per year
