The Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology (BBP) program at Seneca Polytechnic is Canada's first four-year undergraduate honours degree dedicated to Behavioural Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The program provides comprehensive training in understanding human behaviour through a biopsychosocial framework while emphasizing evidence-based assessment and intervention practices.
Students develop advanced knowledge in behavioural psychology, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, mental health, addictions, rehabilitation counselling and behavioural support services. Through classroom learning, research opportunities, laboratory experiences and applied fieldwork, students gain practical skills needed to work with diverse populations across the lifespan.
The program includes a mandatory work term and prepares graduates for careers in behavioural health, community services, mental health support, youth services and rehabilitation settings. Graduates are also positioned for further studies leading toward professional registration and advanced behavioural psychology careers.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • Grade 12 English required. • Grade 12 Mathematics recommended. • Applicants should have strong academic performance in social sciences, psychology or related subjects. • International applicants must submit academic transcripts and graduation certificates.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (No Band Below 6.0) • PTE Academic: 60 • Duolingo English Test: 120-125 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 22 in each skill • CAEL: 70 (Writing 60) • Cambridge English: 176 (No skill below 169)
- Special Requirement: • Canada's first four-year Honours Degree focused on Behavioural Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). • Mandatory Work Term (Minimum 420 Hours) required for graduation. • Extensive laboratory and applied behavioural learning experiences. • Focus on autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, mental health, addictions and rehabilitation services. • Curriculum aligned with professional standards in Behaviour Analysis. • Provides academic pathway toward Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA, Ont.) requirements. • Additional postgraduate study may be required for professional registration.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $22,000
- Total Tuition Fee: $88,000
- Course Duration: 4 years
- Credentials: Bachelors
- Intake: September 2026 January 2027
• Completed application form
• CAD $90 application fee
• Passport copy
• Grade 12 transcripts
• Grade 12 graduation certificate
• English language proficiency test results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
• Additional academic documents requested by Seneca Polytechnic
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Monitor application status through Seneca Student Home