Department of Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism

Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism programs

CapU’s Applied Behaviour Analysis – Autism programs will prepare you for professional certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).

Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Certificate

This post-baccalaureate certificate program is an option if you have previously completed a bachelor’s degree and only seek the coursework to qualify for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) exam (practicum must be completed independently).

Some use this program as a stepping stone to graduate studies. This course may be completed on campus or online and offers the flexibility of full- or part-time studies.

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Diploma

If you already have an existing bachelor’s degree, this two-year post-baccalaureate diploma can give you an additional credential to work with children, youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

The coursework and supervised practicum qualify students to write the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification exam to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Coursework may be completed on campus or online.

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Diploma

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

This four-year degree program is the only one in Western Canada that blends rigorous academic training in ABA with professional supervised experience. Graduates are eligible to take the exam needed to become Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs).

Students work as behaviour interventionists throughout the program and complete an intensive 500 hour practicum in the final year. We offer the flexibility to 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.

• Bachelor of Arts Degree - Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

Applied Behaviour Analysis courses

CapU offers courses on autism spectrum disorder across all age groups.

• ABA 100 Introduction to Behaviour Principles
• ABA 101 Observations of ABA in Community Settings
• ABA 200 A Survey of Applied Behaviour Analytic Applications
• ABA 201 Observation Practicum
• ABA 312 Single Subject Research Design and Statistics
• ABA 313 Supporting Individuals with ASD and Their Families Across the Lifespan
• ABA 341 Applied Behaviour Analysis I: Principles of Behaviour
• ABA 342 Applied Behaviour Analysis II: Procedures for Behaviour Change
• ABA 343 Ethics and Professional Standards
• ABA 344 Autism Spectrum Disorders - I
• ABA 345 Behavioural Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support
• ABA 346 Autism Spectrum Disorders - II
• ABA 410 Practicum II - Assistant Behavior Analyst®
• ABA 411 Practicum III - Assistant Behavior Analyst®
• ABA 412 Directed Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• ABA 415 Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ABA Interventions
• ABA 426 Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children with ASD
• ABA 443 Advanced Topics in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Student opportunities

There are many opportunities to enrich your studies through hands-on learning. Also check out the Student Resources section below for links to relevant industry information.

Jobs

Due to high demand for ABA – Autism skills, students often seek paid work within the field during their studies. Visit CapU’s Job Board for opportunities, or contact the department.

Experiential learning

Through observation exercises and practical work, we step outside the classroom to gain hands-on experience in the ABA community. We also invite guest speakers to CapU to speak about working in the field, networking and building connections.

The diploma and degree programs involve an intensive 500-hour practicum.

Bursaries

The Kapoor Singh Siddoo Foundation Applied Behaviour Analysis Bursary is open to all existing ABA – Autism students. Visit CapU’s Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards pages for further details.

Student resources

Get connected and access information about behaviour analysis and autism through these resources. 

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): information about the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst qualification (BCaBA).

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI): membership organization providing events, job placement services, scholarly journals and other useful information.

British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA): disseminates information about behaviour analysis; and connects and supports ABA practitioners in BC, including working towards regulation of behaviour analysis practitioners in the province.

Autism Community Training: local not-for-profit that provides information and training relevant to the autism community.

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA): addresses issues of common concern that are relevant to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.