Program Overview

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Behavioural Science Program

The Behavioural Science program is designed for students who want to work in the growing and highly specialized field of applied behaviour analysis. For over four decades, the program has trained students to work front-line with a wide range of client populations in various areas within the human services field.

Overview

Students are taught how to develop and implement behavioural interventions to teach skills to clients and/or reduce challenging behaviours. The program is not a generalist counselling/psychology program, and students completing this program should be interested in learning about the field of applied behaviour analysis.

Program Details

• Code: 0337
• Start Date: September 2026
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Campus: Kingston
• Program Length: 3 Years
• Delivery: Full-Time
• Open for international students

Program Highlights

Our students learn how to:

• Teach children to manage their behaviour and learn adaptive skills
• Assist people with intellectual disabilities to access community resources, learn new skills, and live more independently
• Teach youth at risk to improve social skills, manage interfering behaviours, and meet treatment goals
• Support persons with mental health challenges to reduce their stress, build self-management skills, and organize daily activities
• Assist clients with acquired brain injuries to learn functional skills and develop life skills
• Work with offenders in correctional facilities to build positive skills and behaviours
• Recognize what an addiction is and understand various ways to prevent addiction and manage recovery

Program Outline

The program consists of six semesters, with courses such as:

Semester 1

• BEHA 54: Foundational Concepts in Behaviour Analysis
• PSYC 10: Introductory Psychology
• PSYC 23: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders 1
• BEHA 1005: Professional Effectiveness for Behaviour Analysts
• COMM 110: Communications for College
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 2

• BEHA 1006: Ethics For Behavioural Analysts
• BEHA 55: Applied Behaviour Analysis
• BEHA 15: Research Methods
• COMM 66: Communications 2
• PSYC 1001: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders 2
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 3

• BEHA 25: Functional Behavioural Assessment
• BEHA 5: Non Violent Crisis Intervention
• BEHA 72: Behavioural Measurement Techniques
• BEHA 2007: Statistics
• WORK 2000: Field Placement Seminar
• INTN 2000: Field Placement I

Semester 4

• PSYC 54: Adult Mental Health Disorders
• BEHA 14: Acquisition Strategies
• BEHA 17: Reduction Strategies
• BEHA 9: Working With Families
• GENE: General Education Course
• INTN 1012: Field Placement 2

Semester 5

• BEHA 1: Forensic Behavioural Interventions
• BEHA 3000: Communication and Facilitation with Individuals and Groups
• BEHA 20: Second Wave Behavioural Techniques
• PSYC 53: Substance-Related Disorders
• INTN 3000: Field Placement 3

Semester 6

• BEHA 6: Behavioural Medicine and Pharmacology
• BEHA 7: Brain Injury & Rehabilitation
• BEHA 21: Third-Wave Behavioural Techniques
• BEHA 16: Selected Topics in Behaviour Analysis
• INTN 3001: Field Placement 4

Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level
• Grade 12 English at the C or U level
• Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level (Grade 12 Math at the C, U or M level recommended)
• One of Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Science at the C, U or M level, excluding Environmental Science and Earth and Space Science

Health Requirements

• Immunization - Communicable Disease Requirements
• Completion of the Immunization - Communicable Disease Form is mandatory for clinical/practical placement

Other Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Applicants are advised that Criminal Background Checks (CBC) conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) are required for programs with field or clinical placements

Placement

Students complete four field placements where they receive experience and practical training in the skills they have learned in the classroom.

Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition: $4,352.88 CAD
• Program Fees: $0.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $1,617.67 CAD
• Total: $5,970.55 CAD

International Students

• Tuition: $18,500.00 CAD
• Program Fees: $0.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $2,385.78 CAD
• Total: $20,885.78 CAD

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed in a variety of positions in the following fields:

• Addictions
• Autism
• Developmental Disabilities
• Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health
• Education
• Corrections/Forensics
• Brain Injury
• Long Term Care/Geriatrics

Common positions include:

• Behaviour therapist
• Educational assistant
• Rehabilitation counsellor
• Adolescent care worker
• Instructor therapist
• Crisis worker
• Residential counsellor
• Mental health worker

Testimonials

• "The Behavioural Science Technology program provided me with the foundation to further my studies in psychology and social work."
• "St. Lawrence College and the Behavioural Science Technology program were some of the best times of my life."
• "I thoroughly enjoyed my time at SLC and made lifetime friends while there and found my chosen career."

Other Information

• Advanced Standing: Due to the foundational courses delivered in level 1 of this program, advanced level entry applications are not considered.
• Credit Transfer Opportunities: SLC graduates have many options to continue their studies with post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world.
• Related Programs:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Service Worker
  • Autism & Behavioural Science