Behavior Analysis Degree Requirements

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Program Requirements for the M.A. in Behavior Analysis
Required Courses (30 hours)

PSYC 5235 Learning Principles (3 hours)
PSYC 6238 Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)
PSYC 6228 Research Methods in Behavior Analysis (2 hours)
PSYC 6218  Ethics and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis (1 hours)
PSYC 6031 Behavioral Assessment (3 hours)
PSYC 6239/6331 Behavioral Intervention 1 and II (6 hours)
PSYC TBA  Conceptual Issues in Behavior Analysi (3 hours)
PSYC 6134 Biological Bases of Behavior (3 hours)
PSYC 6330 Research & Practicum in Applied Behavior Analyssi (6 hours)

Select One of the Following Behavior Analysis Electives (3 hours):

PSYC 5736 Behavioral Medicine (3 hours)
PSYC 6235 Behavioral/Cognitive Therapies (3 hours)
PSYC 5961 Research Topics in Psychology (Behavior Analysis) (3 hours)

Select Three of the Following Psychology Electives (9 hours):

PSYC 5031 Human Growth and Development (3 hours)
PSYC 5131 Psychopathology of Childhood (3 hours)
PSYC 5532 Advanced Social Psychology (3 hours)
PSYC 6832 Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
PSYC 6036/6037 Research Design and Statistics I and II (6 hours)
 
Sample Schedule (M.A. Program)

• Fall Year 1: Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics
  
• Spring Year 1: Behavioral Interventions I, Bio. Basis, Psych or BA Elective
  
• Fall Year 2: Behavioral Assessment, Conceptual Issues, Psych or BA Elective
  
• Spring Year 2: Behavioral Interventions II, Psych or BA Electives
  
• Fall and Spring Year 3: Research & Practicum
  

ABA Certificate-Only Program

Students enrolled in the ABA Certificate Program complete the following courses:

PSYC 5235 Learning Principles (3 hours)
PSYC 6238 Applied Behavior Analysi (3 hours)
PSYC 6218 Research Methods in Behavior Analysis (2 hours)
PSYC 6228  Ethics and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis (1 hours)
PSYC 6031 Behavioral Assessment (3 hours)
PSYC 6239/6331 Behavioral Interventions 1 and II (6 hours)
PSYC 6330 Research & Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis (6 hours)