Clinical Behavioural Sciences Diploma Program

The Clinical Behavioural Sciences (CBS) is a McMaster University, Health Sciences, Post Professional Diploma Program. The courses are taught by Faculty from the Department of Psycyhiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences as they are offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Faculty are experienced clinicians with expertise in providing advanced training to professionals looking to enhance their skills. The program is designed for professionals who are working in the human services field. Courses are developed for adult learners and have an interprofessional small group approach. This program will enhance your knowledge and skills and will provide you with the current clinical skills you need. The emphasis of the program is not on new credentials or accreditation but on enhanced knowledge and skills.

Applicants must have basic professional qualifications (degree, certificate or mandate in current job); employment (possibly including volunteer positions); leave from employer to attend classes (if applicable); and approval to use course-related material from the work setting (if required). Applications must be submitted to the CBS Office (Health Sciences Centre, Room 3H46A) by August 1 for September courses and by December 7 for January and April courses. Personal interviews may be required. Students have the option of taking select courses or may choose to complete the Diploma.

Upon completion of this diploma, students may be granted up to 24 units of credit towards an undergraduate degree at McMaster University, as determined by the Faculty to which they are applying. For additional information visit the CBS web site at http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/cbs or contact the office directly at (905) 525-9140 ext. 22706.