Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Master of Science
Objectives for students include: (a) applying their knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within multidisciplinary contexts, (b) communicating their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning their conclusions, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously, (c) undertaking study in a manner that is largely self-directed (Association for Behavior Analysis International Standards 9-106).
In addition, a Capstone Research Project will provide student opportunities for originality in developing and applying ideas within a research context. The knowledge gained in coursework will be integrated into student practice in their chosen area of population specialization through supervised experiential learning.
Additional supervision for professional certification will be available to students at a distance using telepractice independent and group supervision during a second internship year of the program.
Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Program Requirements:
Proposed Course Sequence
Option 1: Full time, 1 year online program, degree only, 53 credits
Year One
Fall term – Total credits: 14
Winter term – Total credits: 13
| title | credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 573 Behavior Change Procedures I | 3 |
| SPED 677 Single Case Research Design | 5 |
| SPED 672 Experimental Research in ABA Lab–Prerequisite SPED 671 | 2 |
| SPED 572 Behavior Change Group Settings | 3 |
Spring term – Total credits: 11
| title | credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 678 Behavior Change Procedures II | 3 |
| SPED 679 Personnel Management | 3 |
| SPED 676 Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 5 |
Additional Programmatic Requirements
Supervised Research Project - Spring
Supervised Practice - Winter/Spring
Non-Degree Licensure Sequence in Applied Behavior Analysis
Pending Verified Course Sequence approval through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Proposed Course Sequence
Option 1: Full time, 33-credit, 1 year online program, no supervision for BCBA licensure
Year One
Fall term – Total credits: 11
| title | credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 570 Principles of ABA | 5 |
| SPED 670 Philosophy of ABA | 3 |
| SPED 571 Behavior Analysis Assessment | 3 |
Winter term – Total credits: 11
| title | credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 573 Behavior Change Procedures I | 3 |
| SPED 572 Behavior Change Group Settings | 3 |
| SPED 677 Single Case Research Design | 5 |
Spring term – Total credits: 11
| title | credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 678 Behavior Change Procedures II | 3 |
| SPED 679 Personnel Management | 3 |
| SPED 676 Ethics in ABA | 5 |
Additional Programmatic Requirements
Supervised Research Project - Spring
Supervised Practice - Winter/Spring