This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
The Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology (BBP) program is the first four-year undergraduate honours degree in Canada that offers you a comprehensive study in the rapidly growing field of behavioural psychology and applied behaviour analysis (ABA). The curriculum emphasizes the interaction of behaviour and the environment within a biopsychosocial framework, covering a range of subjects across the human lifespan.
The BBP program aligns with the latest professional standards, preparing you for various psychology disciplines and making you competitive in the job market upon graduation. The curriculum and practice both reflect a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, aiming to meet the diverse needs of the local community and ensure you feel valued and supported throughout your academic journey. The curriculum also integrates the principles of sustainability and truth and reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of these values in psychological practice and community engagement.
Flexible learning modalities — including online, HyFlex, hybrid and in-person classes — accommodate your diverse learning styles and life commitments. You will engage in hands-on learning through dedicated labs in behaviour assessment, intervention, behaviour gerontology, biological influences on behaviour, and other practical experiences. This approach fosters deep engagement with course material and allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. You will graduate with in-depth theoretical, conceptual and applied knowledge in the field of behavioural psychology, well-prepared for a variety of professional paths.
Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Identifying supports needed for developmental and intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder
Working with special populations across the human lifespan, (e.g., behaviour gerontology, acquired brain injury, mental health and developmental disabilities)
Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary communication, with a strong focus on ethics and professional standards
Analyzing information critically, assessing situations and making informed decisions, particularly in clinical and community settings
Conducting research in individual, community and group-based applications and interventions
You will be required to fulfil one mandatory work term within a professional environment with a minimum of 420 hours. The work term(s) may be a paid or unpaid position that is completed between two academic semesters. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
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International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified a course sequence in this program that makes students eligible to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination (BCaBA). Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.
Graduate, Behavioural Sciences and Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology
"I chose Seneca in 2015 to start my postsecondary educational journey. The courses in my programs were aligned with the topics I was most interested in learning about. I started by enrolling in the two-year diploma program, and when those two years were up, I transferred into the four-year degree program. I made some great friends, and incredible connections. I am still in touch with a number of my inspiring professors. I have since furthered my education with a master’s degree and board certification in my field! It all started at Seneca."
Graduate, Behavioural Sciences and Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology
'The classes and the co-op placement prepared me with the skills and experience to be interviewed and hired. I worked as a program tutor, behavioural therapist, was the lead research assistant on a project, helped start a club and presented research findings at a conference. This all helped me to get hired as a Behavioural Technician at one of the largest Autism service providers in North America. Through Seneca, I obtained a diploma (Behavioural Sciences) and an undergraduate (Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology) within four years through the diploma-degree pathway.”
