APBA.MS - MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
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MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
Developed in response to the increasing demand for teachers and practitioners trained in best practices for the education and treatment of individuals with autism and related disabilities, the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis gives working professionals the skills to fill this void. Through a combination of coursework and supervised practical experiences, students completing this program will earn a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) requirements for taking the exam to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Program Structure
All students will be assigned doctoral-level, Board Certified Behavior Analysts as advisors upon admission to the program. Advisors and students will work collaboratively on the students’ professional development. Students are expected to complete 37 total credit hours with 21 credit hours dedicated to core coursework designed to meet the BACB requirements, six credit hours of elective coursework, and 10 hours of practicum. Each student must complete and successfully defend a research thesis.
Students will be expected to enroll in four credit hours in each term to stay on pace to complete the master’s program in three years.
Degree Requirements
Core courses (21 hours)
PSY 501 | Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 cr. |
PSY 503 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 cr. |
PSY 505 | Methods of Evaluation | 3 cr. |
PSY 506 | Evidence-based Teaching | 3 cr. |
PSY 507 | Theoretical Foundations | 3 cr. |
PSY 509 | Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 cr. |
PSY 515 | Personnel Management and Supervision | 3 cr. |
Subtotal: 21
Elective courses (Six hours)
PSY 502 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 cr. |
PSY 504 | Autism and Related Disabilities | 3 cr. |
PSY 508 | Verbal Behavior | 3 cr. |
PSY 590 | Special Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 cr. |
Subtotal: 6
Practica (10 hours)
PSY 519-528 | Supervised Practicum in ABA | 1 cr. |
Subtotal: 10
Total Credit Hours: 37
Admissions
Candidates need to have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and must have earned at least a 3.000 cumulative grade point average in their bachelor’s program.