Honours Bachelor of Applied Psychology (HBAP)

Turn your ability to lend a compassionate, listening ear into a career where your commitment to helping others is front and centre

If you have an interest in understanding the behaviours of others, have an investigative nature, excel in social situations, and care deeply about the well-being of others, then a rewarding career in psychology may be for you! 

Through a trauma-informed approach to care, you will gain knowledge and skills in psychology over four years to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and improve socially important behaviour, including addictions, health, education, psychological disorders, traumatic injuries, and the treatment of prevalent developmental disabilities.

This unique program allows you to pursue a general degree in applied psychology. It includes opportunities for an internship, applied research, preparation for graduate studies, and application of your training in community settings.

As a graduate, you can pursue graduate studies in various Psychology programs (e.g., Applied Psychology, clinical/Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology), Applied Disability Studies, or Applied Behavioural Analysis.

Program highlights

• Opportunity for a full-semester internship
• Gain hands-on, practical work experience throughout the program  
• Opportunity to complete a thesis or major paper to prepare for further research and graduate programs
• Focus on diversity and inclusion to provide culturally sensitive care to Indigenous communities and special populations

Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year 

Admission requirements

To be eligible to enter the Honours Bachelor of Applied Psychology program, graduates of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD; 30 credits) (or equivalent) must complete at least six grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent) with a minimum overall average of 65%. Alternatively, applicants must meet mature student status. The following are the program-specific prerequisite requirements:

• Any grade 12 English (U) (minimum 60%)

Additional admission requirements

Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:

• IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 88, paper-based test 570
• CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
• PTE Academic 61

Note:

To participate in the Internship, students will need Synergy Basic clearance, including: First Aid, CPR C, CPIC Vulnerable Sector Check, WHIMIS, AODA, Workplace Health & Safety, Workplace Violence & Prevention, and a WSIB Student Agreement. 

Additional medical clearance may be required for some placement sites which support vulnerable populations, including: MMR, TB Step 1 and 2, Varicella, Tetanus/ Diphtheria (Td), Pertussis, Polio, and Hepatitis B.

Program delivery

2026-2027

Fall term start

Year 1

SEMESTER 1: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 2:  Winter 2027

Year 2

SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2027
SEMESTER 4:   Winter 2028

Year 3

SEMESTER 5:  Fall 2028
SEMESTER 6:  Winter 2029
SEMESTER 7:   Spring 2029 (Internship)

Year 4

SEMESTER 8: Fall 2029
SEMESTER 9:  Winter 2030

Specific program pathways

Pathways for graduates from Child and Youth Care program are currently being developed. Please email CIPS@cambriancollege.ca for further details.

Employment opportunities

Positions in:

• Community and social agencies
• Education settings
• Therapeutic services
• Research settings
• Health and mental health services

Graduates can also pursue graduate studies.