PGCert in Autism and Behavioural Science (Part-Time Studies) is a postgraduate certificate in Psychology programme taught at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Psychology
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This graduate certificate suits holders of a prior diploma or degree, for example in education, child studies, early childhood education, educational support or social service work, who want a further specialization in autism and behavioural science; it is delivered online. Teaching covers the design and delivery of behavioural treatment plans built on Applied Behavioural Analysis and Intensive Behaviour Intervention, together with theory, terminology and current approaches to teamwork with families of children on the autism spectrum. Ethical thinking, professional codes of conduct and differing perspectives on ethical choices made within a behavioural framework are also introduced. Students get a chance to apply, evaluate and adjust ABA and IBI principles and procedures when working with children with autism spectrum disorder.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The program's own admission requirements page states that applicants must hold a recognized diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Support, Social Service Worker, Education, Child Studies, Psychology, or Rehabilitation. Applicants whose credential is from outside Canada must demonstrate English proficiency by completing Seneca's English Assessment and achieving eligibility for COM101 (or the enriched COM111) or higher; no IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo score is published for this Part-Time Studies offering. International applicants must additionally provide a course-by-course equivalency evaluation from WES or the University of Toronto. Applications are accepted three times yearly (August 1, December 1, April 1), reviewed within four weeks of each deadline; no portfolio or interview is listed.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
