Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism
Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism is a unique degree program in British Columbia. At this time, it is the only baccalaureate program in Western Canada that blends rigorous academic training and professional supervised experience. This program has tremendous potential to improve the lives of families who are currently struggling to find competent professionals in the field of behaviour analysis. At present it is estimated that 1 in 150 children meet the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and applied behaviour analysis is the only scientifically validated treatment that has been shown to be effective. Graduates of the program will have the requirements to become Assistant Behaviour Analysts™ and work in partnership with Board Certified Behaviour Analysts™.
For more information, please see www.capilanou.ca/programs/applied-behaviour-analysis.html
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Any Associate of Arts or Science Degree with a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent)
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
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Interview to assess interest and suitability
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One-page letter of interest. One reference letter. It will be necessary to provide documentation of a minimum of 300 hours of experience as a Behaviour Interventionist prior to the September start of the program. Please contact the ABA-A coordinator for assistance in obtaining work/volunteer experience.
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798
Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both |
Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.
| Pre-requisite | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| Associate of Arts or Science Degree | 60.00 | ||
| First Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| ABA 312 | Single Subject Research Design and Statistics | 3.00 | |
| ABA 341 | Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour | 3.00 | |
| ABA 343 | Ethics and Professional Standards | 3.00 | |
| ABA 344 | Autism Spectrum Disorders - I | 3.00 | |
| PSYC 201 | Group Dynamics | 3.00 | |
| Second Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| ABA 310 | Practicum I - Interventionist | 3.00 | |
| ABA 342 | Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change | 3.00 | |
| ABA 346 | Autism Spectrum Disorders - II | 3.00 | |
| 300 or 400-level University Transferable Elective (excluding Psychology) | 3.00 | ||
| ABA 325 Human Neuropsychology or an ABA 300 or 400-level Elective | 3.00 | ||
| Third Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| ABA 345 | Behavioural Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support | 3.00 | |
| ABA 410 | Practicum II - Assistant Behavior Analyst® | 12.00 | |
| Fourth Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 120.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| ABA 411 | Practicum III - Assistant Behavior Analyst® | 3.00 | |
| ABA 412 | Directed Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis | 3.00 | |
| 300 or 400-level University Transferable Elective (excluding Psychology) | 3.00 | ||
| ABA 322 Developmental Psychopathology or an ABA 300 or 400-level Elective | 3.00 | ||
| PSYC 440 Contemporary Topics in Psychology or an ABA 300 or 400-level Elective | 3.00 | ||