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This pioneering Canadian degree program offers in-depth education in the fast-evolving discipline of Behavioural Psychology. Blending academic coursework with 1,100 hours of supervised fieldwork, our graduates emerge with both practical expertise and theoretical understanding, fully prepared for professional careers or advanced studies.
Public institutions and organizations increasingly endorse behavioural methods as preferred approaches across diverse sectors including autism support, criminal justice, mental health care, education, and developmental disability services. This honors program complements our established Behavioural Science diploma, reinforcing St. Lawrence College's national prominence in human services education.
The curriculum builds on scientifically validated behavioural principles proven successful for skill development and behaviour management across various client populations and environments.
Students master sophisticated, high-demand professional competencies at an honors level, including:
Studying psychological theories and research methodologies;
Gaining supervised clinical experience across multiple settings;
Developing expertise to design and implement assessment and intervention programs for diverse populations.
Initial program years establish core competencies in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), while advanced coursework emphasizes behavioural counseling techniques, ensuring graduates acquire comprehensive skills in both ABA and counseling approaches.