MA in ABA

Welcome to the MA in Applied Behavior Analysis. This is a master's degree program that focuses in depth on behavior analysis and practical, contemporary applications.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of behavior analysis principles, encompassing operant and respondent conditioning, reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control, enabling them to effectively analyze and modify behavior in diverse organizational contexts.

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments, including functional behavior assessments (FBA) and functional analysis (FA), and employing appropriate measurement techniques to gather precise data on behavior, facilitating evidence-based decision-making in organizational behavior management.

• Design, implement, and assess behavior change interventions rooted in behavior analysis principles, encompassing both behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs, to address organizational challenges and enhance workplace effectiveness.

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in their practice, adhering to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism outlined in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Professional and Ethical Compliance Code

• Utilize effective collaboration skills, enabling them to work seamlessly with diverse professionals, including educators, therapists, and caregivers, and provide expert consultation on behavioral interventions, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and promoting the implementation of evidence-based practices in organizational settings.

Course Requirements

This program is 33 credit hours. 

• APBA 5000 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)

• APBA 5110 Principles of Behavior Analysis (3 hours)

• APBA 5120 Single-Subject Research Design (3 hours)

• APBA 5130 Ethics and Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)

• APBA 5140 Behavior Change Procedures in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)

• APBA 5150 Functional Behavioral Assessment (3 hours)

• APBA 5160 Supervision and Staff Performance in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)

• APBA 5170 Basic Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3 hours)

• APBA 5180 Verbal Behavior (3 hours)

• APBA 5950 Portfolio Review: Applied Behavior Analysis (0 hours)

• APBA 6000 Thesis: Applied Behavior Analysis (1- 6 hours)