Psychology

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the area of the psychology of crime with a special focus on Clinical Criminology, also referred to as Forensic Psychology. Issues pertaining to the following topics will be explored: 1) the nature and definition of the crime, 2) the development of the offender (theoretical perspectives), 3) the intersection of crime and mental health, and 4) the victim.

This is an advanced course which adopts a scientist-practitioner perspective on the understanding, assessment, and treatment of adult psychological disorders. Topics can include psychological theories and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance use disorders, stress and physical health, dissociative disorders and personality disorders. The course will take an integrative, problem-oriented approach by simultaneously examining the theory, research and treatment literature that is pertinent to each disorder.

Provides an overview of the origins of I/O psychology, and the role I/O psychology plays in the workplace. Emphasises how organizational development and organizational change can influence employees, their workplace health and safety, and their work-life balance. Also focuses on mental health issues in the workplace and how I/O psychology assists employees and their organizations in managing them. Additional topics such as employee performance and workplace psychometrics are covered.

This course familiarizes students with ethical issues, responsibilities, and professional behaviour of behaviour analysts.  The case method is used to explore issues related to informed consent, due process, protection of confidentiality, and selection of least intrusive, least restrictive behaviour change procedures. Ethical decision-making processes and evidence-based practice are emphasized, and the relationship between ethics and the law are explored.

This course focuses on the research literature related to creating and conducting skills and functional behaviour assessments. Topics include skills assessments, use of criterion-referenced behaviour assessments, indirect and direct behaviour assessments, and various functional analyses.

This course focuses on the research literature pertaining to advancements in behaviour interventions. Emphasis is placed on tying behaviour intervention plans to results of functional behaviour assessment or skills assessments. Topics include antecedent intervention strategies, consequence-based intervention strategies, and self-management strategies.

This course explores the application of behaviour analysis in health, psychological, community, and organizational settings. There is a focus on conducting applied research and measuring intervention effectiveness in applied settings. Organizational applications focus on the use of behaviour analysis to understand human performance in the workplace and topics may include competency-based personnel assessment and training, behaviour-analytic management, behaviour-based safety, behavioural systems analysis, and other interventions used in organizational settings. Clinical applications focus on the application of behaviour analysis to human wellness and topics may include sleep difficulties, feeding problems, addictions, obesity, and gerontology.

This practicum is a field placement for students. Students are required to complete 65 hours a month of practical experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis. These placements combine formal education with community service by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile. Open only to students in the Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis program. A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst must provide supervision over experience hours in either individual or group format to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board experience requirements. During this practicum, the basics of behaviour intervention implementation and behaviour assessment are covered and practiced.

This practicum component is a field placement for students. Students are required to complete 65 hours a month of practical experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis. These placements combine formal education with community service by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile. Open only to students in the Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis program. A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst must provide supervision over experience hours in either individual or group format to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board experience requirements. During this practicum writing and implementing individualized behaviour intervention plans based on the results of assessments are covered and practiced.

This practicum is a field placement for students. Students are required to complete 65 hours a month of practical experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis. These placements combine formal education with community service by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile. Open only to students in the Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis Program. A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst must provide supervision over experience hours in either individual or group format to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board experience requirements. During this practicum ongoing monitoring and implementation of behaviour plans, case management, and competency-based training procedures are covered and practiced.