About Honours Bachelor Of Behavioural Psychology in St. Lawrence College
Overview
This degree program was the first of its kind in Canada. It provides comprehensive studies in the rapidly growing field of Behavioural Psychology. By combining classroom instruction plus 1,100 hours of supervised placement in community settings, our students graduate with excellent applied skills as well as the theoretical knowledge they need to prepare them for their careers, or further studies.
Governments and agencies are increasingly recognizing behavioural approaches as “best practices” in many fields such as autism, corrections, and more. This honours degree program joins the well-established Behavioural Science diploma program and maintains St. Lawrence College’s national leadership position in the human services field.
The program is based on a behavioural framework which has been scientifically demonstrated to be effective in developing skills and reducing challenging behaviours with a wide range of clients in a variety of settings.
Students are taught a set of complex and highly effective skills at an honours degree level now demanded by more and more employers. In this program you will:
- Learn about psychological theory and research;
- Practice clinical skills (under supervision) with clients in a wide variety of field settings;
- Graduate with the knowledge and skills to develop and carry out effective and efficient treatment programs with a variety of populations.Highlights
What Does a Behaviour Therapist do?
A behaviour therapist teaches:
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- ELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
- PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
St. Lawrence College Highlights
Type |
Public |
Established |
1967 |
Location |
Ontario, Canada |
No. of Campuses |
3 |
Students |
6500 full time, 20,000 part time (approximate value) |
Campus housing |
Available |
Financial aid |
Bursaries, awards and scholarships |
Official Website |
www.stlawrencecollege.ca |
St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.
Particulars |
Brockville campus |
Cornwall campus |
Kingston campus |
Bachelor degree |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
Certificate and diploma |
15,600 CAD |
15,600 CAD |
16,000 CAD |
Graduate certificates |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
International student recovery fee |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
Average expenses for books |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
Residence |
6546 CAD |
6546 CAD |
6546+1700 CAD (additional meal plan) |