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
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%.