The Behavioural Sciences diploma program gives you the opportunity to study the theory and clinical applications of the branch of applied psychology known as behavioural science. As a student in the Behavioural Sciences program, you will learn about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), which is the science of understanding, analyzing and modifying human behaviour. In the classroom and through your field placements, you will learn about the many clinical applications of ABA. One focus area for the program is the application of behavioural science to the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. You will also learn about interventions in other clinical areas, such as gerontology, mental health, forensics and corrections. As a student in this program you will gain insight into the context of behavioural intervention as you learn about issues like family support, community integration and risk management. This program will prepare you to seek employment as an instructor therapist in government-funded or private Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) programs. You will also be qualified to work as a behaviour technician in the new government-funded ABA-based support programs. As a graduate of this program, you would be able to seek employment in the school system as an educational assistant or educational resource facilitator, providing support to students with ASD, behavioural challenges or other exceptionalities. Completing this program will also qualify you to seek employment in settings where an understanding of behavioural intervention is necessary, such as group homes, community living centres and other specialized agencies.

As a student in this program, you will graduate with a deep understanding of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and the broad range of their possible applications. You may choose to pursue a rewarding career as a behavioural interventionist in the field of autism, a field which offers many employment opportunities. You could also seek employment in the school system as an educational assistant or educational resource facilitator or in a specialized position within the school system's everincreasing ABA-based services. Your career path may also lead you to employment in correctional facilities, group homes or other specialized centres that need staff who can implement behavioural intervention plans for individuals with behavioural challenges or other exceptionalities.