Behavioural Science Diploma

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Diploma Program
Intake: Fall | Winter | Spring
Length of the Program: Two Years
Program Load: Flexible
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Behavioural Science Diploma

This course provides training for students of all ages interested in careers in behavioural consulting, analysis, judicial, policing, corrections, research, and teaching. Most students who are admitted aspire to a position in furthering their academic endeavours at a respective university of choice; however, opportunities for employment in public and private industry or research institutes also exist.

Here are some specific ways that behavioural science is essential to human management:

  • Understanding human  motivation
  • Enhancing communication
  • Improving decision-making
  • Building effective teams
  • Fostering a positive work culture
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TFI Students Have Access To New, Modern Buildings And Innovative Labs Including:

  • Forensic Laboratory
  • Virtual Reality Laboratories
  • Social Science Digital Library
  • Peer review Journal Archive (Coming Soon).

A Diploma in Forensic Behavioural Science from Toronto Forensic Institute can prepare you to pursue a variety of careers. Our program falls under the National Occupational Classification (NOC| 4212) .

  • Aboriginal outreach worker
  • addictions worker
  • child and youth worker
  • community development worker
  • community service worker
  • crisis intervention worker
  • developmental service worker
  • drop-in centre worker
  • family service worker
  • group home worker
  • income maintenance officer – social services
  • life skills instructor
  • mental health worker
  • rehabilitation worker – social services
  • social services worker
  • veteran services officer
  • welfare and compensation officer
  • women’s shelter supervisor
  • youth worker

Admission

  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or be at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic Test
  • TFI Program Specific Application
  • Police Clearance (Background)
  • Driver’s License Abstract (must have been completed in the last six months).
  • Government Identification   [Two IDs are required driver’s Passport, and a driver’s licence).
  • CV and Mission Statement
  • Transcript of Record

For non-native English speakers

  • Successful completion of TFI  EAP Level as per program requirement
  • Have the required IELTS score or equivalent or
  • Pass the TFI  English Assessment (Written onsite or online with exam proctor)

About the Wonderlic test.

  • 15-minute test with 30 questions
  • Students will receive a link to complete the test, or they can have it completed at one of our campus locations.
  • Students must achieve a minimum score of 14 for Fundamental diploma. For all other programs, students must achieve a minimum score of 15.

Notice to the Learner

Progression to professional occupations in social services, such as family and marriage counsellors, social workers, and probation and parole officers, is possible with additional training and experience.

The above elements outline the essential skills and knowledge that our students must acquire and be able to demonstrate to graduate from our program reliably. The vocational and necessary employability skills components of program standards are expressed in terms of learning outcomes, as indicated above. The skills and knowledge gained will not merely list discrete skills or broad statements of knowledge and comprehension.