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:

Option 1: Full time, 1 year online program, 47 credits

Fall term – Total credits: 15

Title	credits
SPED 570 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis	5
SPED 670 Philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 671 Experimental Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 571 Applied Behavior Analysis Assessment	3
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	1

Winter term – Total credits: 16

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
SPED 606 Supervised Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis	2
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	1

Spring term – Total credits: 16

title	credits
SPED 678 Behavior Change Procedures II	3
SPED 679 Personnel Management	3
SPED 676 Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis	5
SPED 606 Supervised Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	2

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Option 2: Part time, 2 year online program, 47 credits

Year One 

Fall term – Total credits: 8

title	credits
SPED 570 Principles of ABA	5
SPED 571 Behavior Analysis Assessment	3

Winter term – Total credits: 8

title	credits
SPED 573  Behavior Change Procedures I	3
SPED 677 Single Case Research Design	5

Spring term – Total credits: 8

title	credits
SPED 678  Behavior Change Procedures II	3
SPED 676 Ethics in ABA	5

Year Two

Fall term – Total credits: 7

title	credits
SPED 670 Philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 671 Experimental Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	1

Winter term – Total credits: 8

title	credits
SPED 672 Experimental Research in ABA Lab–Prerequisite  SPED 671	2
SPED 572 Behavior Change Group Settings	3
SPED 606 Supervised Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis	2
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	1

Spring term – Total credits: 8

title	credits
SPED 679 Personnel Management	3
SPED 606 Supervised Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 601 Research in Applied Behavior Analysis	2