Inside Behavior Analysis
Volume 2 | 2010 | Number 2
Council of Graduate Training Programs in Behavior Analysis
By Linda Hayes
Over the past couple of years, the Education Board, in conjunction with the Practice and Science Boards, has been charged with the task of upgrading the accreditation standards for master's and doctoral level training programs in behavior analysis, as well as developing standards for bachelor’s level programs. The accreditation standards have not been revised since their introduction in 1993. Accordingly, a new set of standards has been approved by the Council for full implementation over the next 5 years. Among other changes, the new standards reflect the Council's view that a greater emphasis on the basic science of behavior, including its interpretive domain and underlying philosophy, was needed to assure the continued growth and development of behavior analysis.
The Education Board has further been charged with the task of facilitating the implementation of the new standards in currently accredited programs. A meeting of Directors of ABAI's accredited programs was held during the convention to initiate this process, address concerns, and solve problems.
In addition to working with the accredited programs in this regard, the Education Board is prepared to provide consultation and assistance to programs seeking accreditation at the master's and doctoral levels, as well as to foster the implementation of the newly developed accreditation process at the bachelor's level.