Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Summer 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate Program.
This course introduces the foundations of ethical thinking and reviews the different perspectives and rationale for ethical decision-making within a behavioural framework.
Students are introduced to professional codes of ethics that are essential for ethical practice. They learn how to think critically and apply general ethical principles to particular situations through the use of case studies, practice vignettes, structured exercises and group discussions.
This course provides participants with the basis for developing ethical guidelines for practice, examining areas related to legislative acts, an overview of the BACB® guidelines of responsible conduct for a behaviour analyst and the ONTABA/ABA standards of practice. Students also learn how to evaluate their own professional expertise and limitations for ongoing professional development planning.