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Honours Human Behaviour - Autism and Behavioural Science Specialization (B.A.Sc.)


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The program is offered jointly in partnership by Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University. Students pursue two qualifications simultaneously, and graduates receive the Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Mohawk and the McMaster Bachelor of Applied Science degree. 

Admission


Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:

Program Note


The timing of the Spring/Summer sessions may not adhere to the Sessional Dates as published in this Calendar.

Field Placement Notes


  1. Applying for Placements - Prior to the start date of a placement, students are required to submit a completed Field Placement Request Form to the Program Coordinator.
  2. Placements will be with agencies that have contracted in advance with Mohawk College. The College cannot accommodate any student requests for special consideration. 
  3. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from assigned placements.
  4. Eligibility for Placements - All students must meet academic, social, and health requirements before they can attend a site for field placement.
    • Social/Professional Requirements - All students within the program are expected to consistently demonstrate Social/Professional behaviours that are typical of those expected by employers. If, in the opinion of program faculty, a student has failed to demonstrate appropriate behaviours, the university may refuse to offer a placement.
    • Health Requirements - In the interest of the student and the placement, students are required to submit documentation (e.g., Health Record Form) that they have had a satisfactory physical examination including many routine vaccinations. All students must submit this documentation prior to placement or the student will not start the placement. Students should refer to their field placement coordinator to determine health requirements specific to their college and placement agency.
    • Police Reference Check - All students are required to have a Police Reference Check prior to the commencement of their field placement.
  5. All costs associated with pre-placement requirements are the responsibility of the student.

Requirements


150 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level 1, plus two Field Placements in Spring/Summer Term between Level II and III and Level III and IV.

Level I: 30 Units


30 units


(See Admission above.)

Level II


Level III


Level IV: 30 Units


Program Chart


 

FALL TERM

(Septermber to December)

WINTER TERM

(January to April)

SPRING/SUMMER TERM

(May to August)

Level II

30 units from Academic Level II

15 units Field Placement I
Level III

30 units from Academic Level III

15 units Field Placement II
Level IV

30 units from Academic Level IV

 

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