The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program is a four-year degree that equips graduates with extensive knowledge, theory, and practice in the specialized field of behavioural psychology, or Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), a sector within the broader field of Psychology. The program provides extensive work-integrated learning experiences for students, including 420 hours of practicum, and 420 hours of internship.
The program introduces students to the cognitive and behaviour perspective of the human lifespan, and prepares them to work with people with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or addictions across a variety of sectors including corrections, early intervention, education, gerontology, rehabilitation, and health care. Graduates will be prepared to actively conduct assessments, design and carry out interventions, and complete evaluations with a wide array of individuals.
Students will also engage in a live lab element within coursework, in collaboration with a local partner, where they will observe and engage in cutting-edge work, research, and apply theory to practice.
Graduates may further their studies in B.Ed. programs (teachers college) or pursue a master's degree.
Career Information
Through a combination of theory and practical skills gained in the field, graduates from this program will be able to work in these growing fields of behavioural psychology:
Learning Outcomes
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September 2025
London Campus
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard,
London,
Ontario,
N5Y 5R6, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature applicant with the following courses
- Grade 12 English (U) - minimum final grade of 65%
- Grade 12 Math (C or U) or Grade 12 Science (M or U)
- Four additional Grade 12 (U or M) courses (Applicants applying with Grade 12 Math (C) must have five additional Grade 12 (U or M) courses)
- Final minimum average of 65% based on the highest six Grade 12 (U or M) courses required
Applicants with Post-secondary Education
Graduates of the Autism and Behavioural Science program at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, will be eligible to complete bridging requirements in order to enter the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology degree program in year 3.
Bridging eligibility of graduates from other related post-secondary programs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on a combination of related education and experience, as judged by the College
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands
CAEL: Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands
PTE Academic: 59
Cambridge English: Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169
ESL4/GAP5: Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10
Duolingo: Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
90.3% of Fanshawe graduates find employment within 6 months of graduation, and 85.8% of employers are satisfied with their performance.