M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis Online

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and enhance the lives of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Through a cohort model, students gain practical experience through flexible practicum placements and access online resources for BCBA exam preparation. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with required and elective courses covering essential principles and advanced topics in behavior analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Objectives:

• Prepare students for a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Enhance the lives of individuals with psychological neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Meet the Fifth Edition Task List issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®)

Program Description:

• Cohort model fosters a lifelong behavior analytic community
• Students choose their practicum site for flexibility in their area of interest
• Access to online study modules and tools for BCBA exam preparation

Careers:

• Counselor
• Psychological Assistant
• Special Education Assistant
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Social Work

Outline:

Curriculum:

• Required Courses (42 hours):
• Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Methods for Studying the Behavior of Individuals
• ABA I: Skill Acquisition and Assessment
• ABA II: Function Based Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior
• Principles in Psychopharmacology
• Behavioral Consultation & Management
• Conceptual Topics in Behavior Analysis
• Ethics, Disciplinary Systems, and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Research & Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis – I, II, III
• Masters’ Final Project
• Elective Courses (3 hours):
• Family and School Collaboration
• Theories and Issues in Child Development
• Professional Ethics & Practice
• Advanced Family Systems
• Environmental Design in Human Services
• Families & the Child with Exceptionalities
• Introduction to Autism
• Education Assessment Technology
• Special Education and the Law
• Maturing and Aging