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Program Mission
The Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis trains students in the principles, concepts, and application of behavior analysis from within a counseling framework. Special consideration is given to incorporating counseling skills in the application of behavior analysis concepts. The program is committed to preparing students to meet national certification standards and to pursue doctoral training in behavior analysis.
Program Objectives
- PO1: Apply the principles and concepts of behavior analysis.
- PO2: Demonstrate basic counseling skills.
- PO3: Incorporate basic counseling skills in the application of behavior analysis.
- PO4: Become ethical scientific practitioners
- PO5: Demonstrate knowledge and competency in accordance with the task list provided by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- PO6: Conduct evidence-based practices in accordance with the most current standards presented by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Program Information
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis [56 units]:
(Accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board; Verified Course Sequence (VCS); Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork)
- Applied Behavior Analysis is the application of learning principles to problems of social importance. It is a systematic, performance-based, self-evaluative methodology for assessing and changing socially important behavior.
- This program is designed for those who plan to work as a behavior analyst who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various settings. This program can also help prepare those who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in behavior analysis
- Accepts ~ 24 students per year
- This program is housed within the College of Education in the Department of Special Education and Counseling. Current full-time faculty: Dr. Michele Wallace (Program Coordinator), Dr. Denice Rios Mojica, and Dr. Jennifer Weyman
Accreditation and Verified Course Sequence
The Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board. In addition, the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025
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Additional Program Information
Program Faculty
Michele D. Wallace, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Professor, Program Coordinator
Division of Special Education & Counseling
Office: King Hall C-1072F
E-mail: [email protected]
- Research Interests: The assessment and treatment of problem behavior, parent and staff training, and supervision practices.
Jennifer Weyman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Division of Special Education & Counseling
Office: King Hall C-1072F
E-mail: [email protected]
- Research Interests: The assessment and treatment of problem behavior, assessment of restricted and repetitive behavior, and parent training.
Denice Rios Mojica, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor
Division of Special Education & Counseling
Office: KH A2034
E-mail: [email protected]
- Research Interests: Supervision/ training, telehealth, assessment and treatment of problem behavior, microaggressions, and culturally responsive mentorship practices.