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Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

Credential
Bachelor

Duration
4 year(s)

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Faculty
Arts & Sciences

School
School of Social Sciences

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).

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Practicum placements in the community

You'll test your new skills in a 15-week work experience placement in a community agency as an assistant behaviour analyst, supervised by a board certified behaviour analyst and one of your instructors.

Career paths

  • ABA Consultant
  • ABA Therapist
  • Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
  • Behaviour Interventionist
  • Special Education Teaching Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathologist

A degree designed for you

You can access the bachelor’s degree at varying stages of the program, whether you’re entering directly from high school or transferring in to year two or three. Part-time study is also available. 

Specialize with electives

During the first two years of your ABA training, you can take up to 30 credits of electives, including child and youth development, early childhood education, behavioural sciences, social work and working with children with special needs or developmental disabilities.

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“The last three years at Capilano University have been transformative, providing me with tremendous insight into what it means to have an autism diagnosis and how I can better advocate and support those who might fall through the cracks of society.”
Julia Sors, School of Social Sciences student

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Intakes

Fall 2023

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 4, 2022 – Sep 5, 2023

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jul 4, 2023

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 21, 2023

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Review this program's admission requirements

First-time applicants submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
  • Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
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After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Submit your official transcripts

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Birch Building, Room BR230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official university or college transcripts

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
  • If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

     

    Registrar's Office
    Birch Building, Room BR230
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

Admitted Students

Review this program's admission requirements

Learn about CapU's admission requirements and submit your application

Most CapU programs need proof that you:

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, please submit a translated copy.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

Submit your official transcripts

You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.

If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Please send your official documents to:

Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official high school, university, or college transcripts

Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Receive letter of offer

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

  • You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

Receive letter of acceptance and apply for a study permit

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

  • Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.
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Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
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Transfer Students

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Returning Students

If you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.

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Switching Programs

If you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.

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Tuition and Fees

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Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $4,541 $1,691 $6,232
Year 2 $4,541 $1,691 $6,232
Year 3 $7,956 $1,691 $9,647
Year 4 $8,227 $1,691 $9,918
Total $25,265 $6,764 $32,029
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $19,252 $1,691 $20,943
Year 2 $19,252 $1,691 $20,943
Year 3 $22,667 $1,691 $24,358
Year 4 $22,939 $1,691 $24,630
Total $84,110 $6,764 $90,874

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Required Courses

First & Second Years

Total credits: 60.00

Required:
ABA 100Introduction to Behaviour Principles3.00 credits
ABA 101Observations of ABA in Community Settings3.00 credits
ABA 200A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analytic Applications3.00 credits
ABA 201Observation Practicum3.00 credits
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
100/200 Level Elective Course3.00 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100 level or higher3.00 credits
PSYC 100 level or higher3.00 credits
PSYC 100 level or higher3.00 credits
Quantitative/Analytical course3.00 credits
Required:
100/200 Level Elective Course or Related Coursework* *Up to 30 credits of course work in related area of study, such as education assistant, child & youth development, developmental disability, early childhood education, special needs, applied behaviour analysis autism, behavioural sciences, social work.30.00 credits

 

Third Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ABA 312Single Subject Research Design and Statistics3.00 credits
ABA 341Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour3.00 credits
ABA 342Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change3.00 credits
ABA 343Ethics and Professional Standards3.00 credits
ABA 344Autism Spectrum Disorders - I3.00 credits
ABA 346Autism Spectrum Disorders - II3.00 credits
ABA 426Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children with ASD3.00 credits
300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits
300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
ABA 313Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Lifespan3.00 credits
ABA300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits

 

Fourth Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
ABA 345Behavioural Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support3.00 credits
ABA 410Practicum II - Assistant Behavior Analyst®12.00 credits
ABA 411Practicum III - Assistant Behavior Analyst®3.00 credits
ABA 412Directed Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis3.00 credits
ABA 415Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ABA Interventions3.00 credits
ABA 443Advanced Topics in Applied Behaviour Analysis3.00 credits
300 or 400 level Elective3.00 credits

Total program credits: 120.00

Additional information

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%.

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For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

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About this program

School of Social Sciences
604 986 1911 , ext. 3479
aba@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Birch Building, room BR230

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca

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