Honours BASc Applied Psychology in Human Behaviour - Autism and Behavioural Science Specialization at McMaster University

This specialization is offered jointly by Mohawk College and McMaster's Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour. Students pursue two qualifications simultaneously and graduates receive the Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Mohawk and the McMaster Honours Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with Mohawk College  |  Duration: 4 years (150 units across Levels I to IV plus two Spring/Summer field placements)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Courses include introduction to autism spectrum disorder, introduction to applied behaviour analysis (ABA) I and II, specialized instructional strategies, treating challenging behaviour, behavioural skill building, ABA research designs, working with families and teams, parent and staff training and transition planning. Two field placements take place in Spring/Summer terms between Levels II and III and Levels III and IV.

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