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Diploma of Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Behaviour Analysis

MacEwan University

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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MacEwan University campus

About the program

A 24-credit post-baccalaureate certificate in applied behaviour analysis with supervised field placements.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Behaviour Analysis. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Behaviour analyst assistant
  • Autism and developmental disorder services
  • Child maltreatment intervention
  • Behavioural pediatrics
  • Education
  • Gerontology
  • Brain injury rehabilitation
  • Addictions

Curriculum

  • Twenty-four credits (eight courses) in applied behaviour analysis
  • Including two supervised field placements. Students learn to design individualised
  • Evidence-based support plans
  • Implement function-based strategies for challenging behaviours and monitor their effectiveness in settings such as autism services
  • Schools and brain injury rehabilitation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree with AGPA 2.0
  • Psychology background (or 6 psychology credits)
  • Resume
  • Two references
  • 500-word letter of intent and a police information check.
  • Bachelor's degree with minimum AGPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • No course grade below C needed to graduate.

Accepted academic background

Three or four-year bachelor's degree in Psychology, Or any three or four-year bachelor's degree plus six credits of university Psychology equivalent to MacEwan PSYC 104 and PSYC 105 with grade C+ or higher, Resume, Two references and a letter of intent (500 words), Police information check with vulnerable sector search before field placements.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 86 (min 21 per section
  • Duolingo tests taken before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 overall and per section on the new TOEFL scale (tests taken from 2026-01-21)
  • PTE Academic Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (no band below 56)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline (Fall May 1
  2. Winter October 1. Some programmes March 30). Choose programmes and consult an international recruiter if needed. Apply online through ApplyAlberta (110 CAD application fee). Upload transcripts
  3. English test results and required documents. Accept the offer and pay the 1
  4. 000 CAD international confirmation deposit
  5. Applied to tuition. Provide the Provincial Attestation Letter MacEwan requests with the offer
  6. Then apply for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,584 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusCity Centre Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Science
DepartmentPost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Behaviour Analysis
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    321 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.