Program Description
The Diploma of Parrot Behavior is an in-depth exploration of the training and behavior management of parrots that will help prepare you for working professionally with parrot guardians to prevent and solve behavior problems. The student will learn the fundamental principles of learning and behavior, become proficient at doing functional assessments of behavior problems, develop and implement behavior change programs, and gain an introduction to the free range parrot behavior.
Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing in this program, exploring the various topics in depth, and work with parrots and parrot guardians. The program is strongly geared toward a behavior analytic approach to understanding, predicting and changing behavior with most positive, least intrusive methods. The graduate will be awarded a Diploma of Parrot Behavior and allowed the letters Dip.PB. after their name. Graduation from this program of study represents a major achievement and credential.
This program requires approximately 350 work-hours.
The graduate would be awarded a Diploma of Parrot Behavior and allowed the letters Dip.PB. after their name. Graduation from this program of study represents a major achievement and credential.
Enrollment Package Includes
- Coursework document with assignments and course notes
- Student Handbook
- Access to Classroom, with transcripts from Guest Visits and handouts
- Free membership with IIACAB and to all issues of its journal JACAB
- Access to your Instructor for one-on-one guidance
- Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
- Functional Assessment and Behavior Change Programming 108
- Behavior Change Procedures 114
- Behavior Consulting with People and Parrots - 288
- Consulting Skills 113
- Ethics for Companion Animal Trainers and Behavior Consultants 106
A PRACTICUM and/or SUPERVISION program module can be added to this diploma program upon graduation. These programs are not required for the diploma but completion of either or both modules results in awarding of a new diploma reflecting the practicum or supervision program. Click here for details.
Tuition is in Canadian funds (Currency Converter), + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST. Payment plan available for tuitions over $1000. See Enroll page for details on the payment plan option. Payment buttons may be found at the top of this page.
Option #1. $1800 Canadian (plus 4% service charge) = $1872.
Option #2. Payment plan. $972 & 6 monthly payments of $180, requested on the first of each month after enrollment and due within 7 days from then.
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.