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Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

Faculty of Arts & Sciences School of Social Sciences

Credential
Bachelor

Duration
4 year(s)

Program Highlights

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).

Admission Requirements

English language requirements

English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

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 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 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.

Program Requirements

First & Second Years

Total credits: 60.00

Required:
ABA 100Introduction to Behaviour Principles3.00 credits
ABA 101Observations of ABA in Community Settings3.00 credits
ABA 200A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analytic Applications3.00 credits
ABA 201Observation Practicum3.00 credits
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
100/200 Level Elective Course3.00 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100 level or higher3.00 credits
PSYC 100 level or higher3.00 credits
PSYC 100 level or higher3.00 credits
Quantitative/Analytical course3.00 credits
Required:
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, behavioural sciences, social work.30.00 credits

 

Third Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ABA 312Single Subject Research Design and Statistics3.00 credits
ABA 341Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour3.00 credits
ABA 342Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change3.00 credits
ABA 343Ethics and Professional Standards3.00 credits
ABA 344Autism Spectrum Disorders - I3.00 credits
ABA 346Autism Spectrum Disorders - II3.00 credits
ABA 426Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children with ASD3.00 credits
300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits
300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
ABA 313Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Lifespan3.00 credits
ABA300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits

 

Fourth Year

Total credits: 30.00

 

Total program credits: 120.00

Program Notes

Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.

Students in this program that have transferred to Capilano University with 50 or more credits from another institution that are residing outside of the Vancouver area and are unable to take courses in-person at Capilano University have a residency requirement of 25%.

Contact

Have questions about this program?

School of Social Sciences


604 986 1911 , ext. 3479
aba@capilanou.ca

Student Information Services


604 984 4900
604 984 1798 (fax)
Library Building, room LB152
registration@capilanou.ca