Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
Applied Behavior Analysis is a branch of behaviorism in which the principles of behavior are applied to the social issues to systematically change and improve behavior. This program will prepare individuals to:
Completion of the ABA program requires a total of 45 credit hours. Students accepted into and enrolled in the program will register for nine credit hours each semester, which includes both coursework and practicum hours. The program will span five semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring).
Students will be required to take 18 hours of the core courses, in addition to 12 hours of elective coursework related to developmental disabilities.
Students possessing a Master's degree in Psychology or Education can be considered for the Certification Only Program. This program comprises of 21 credit hours with students completing nine credit hours a semester. The Certification Only Program can be completed over 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer).
| Course | Credits |
| Core Courses | 24 |
| ABA 246 - Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 |
| ABA 251 - Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| ABA 255 - Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 262 - Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 263 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 264 - Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| ABA 265 - Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| ABA 272 - Supervision and Performance | 3 |
| Electives - Select 6 credits from the following | 12 |
| ABA 248 - Psychology of Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| ABA 267 - Evidence-Based Teaching | 3 |
| ABA 268 - Verbal Behavior | 3 |
| ABA 290 - Special Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 220 - Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 222 - Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 225 - Introduction to Behavioral Disorders and Learning Disabilties | 3 |
| SPED 272 - Schools, Families, Communities, and Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 276 - Coordination of Cooperative Occupational Programs | 3 |
| Practicum | 15 |
| ABA 292 - Supervised Practicum in ABA | 6 |
| ABA 293 - Advanced Supervised Practicum | 6 |
| ABA 294 - Advanced Practicum and Capstone | 3 |
Students possessing a Master's degree in Psychology or Education can be considered for the Certification Only Program. This program comprises of 27 credit hours with students completing 9 credit hours a semester. The Certification Only Program will be completed over 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer).
| Course | Credits |
| Core Courses | 18 |
| ABA 246 - Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 |
| ABA 251 - Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| ABA 262 - Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 263 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 264 - Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| ABA 265 - Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| Practicum - Take three credits per semester | 9 |
| ABA 292 - Supervised Practicum in ABA | 3 |
Admittance to the ABA graduate program requires successful completion of a bachelor's degree, with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Individuals that do not meet the GPA requirement should visit the ABA application web page for more information.
Students possessing a Master's degree in Psychology or Education can be considered for the Certification Only Program.
Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; please have all materials submitted 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
For more information, visit the ABA application web page.
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