Utah ABA
Affiliated in 2010 as a state chapter of ABAI.
Contact Info
- Sarah Bloom
- Logan, UT
- Phone: (435) 797-7471
- Fax: (435) 797-3572
- Chapter News (September 2011)
Mission/Objectives
The Utah Association for Behavior Analysis seeks to encourage scientific activity, professional training and development, and intellectual activity related to behavior analysis.
Description of Membership
UtABA offers four membership types:
- Full: Full members must hold an MS or Ph.D. or equivalent in a field directly related to behavior analysis. Full members are eligible to be officers.
- Professional: Professional members must currently be employed in a position related to the application of behavior analysis and/or research related to behavior analysis. Professional members must hold a degree (BS or BA) in a field directly related to behavior analysis.
- Student Members: Student members must currently be enrolled in a college degree program or in a full-time post-graduate training program. To be eligible for the student membership category, students must provide official documentation of student status. Student members are eligible for student officer positions.
- Affiliate Members: Anyone who has an interest in behavior analysis but does not meet the requirements of other membership categories.
Currently membership consists of behavior analysts affiliated with Utah Universities, professional behavior analysts residing in Utah, and behavior analysts employed within the Utah State Department of Education and/or Local Education Agencies.
Annual or Recurring Events
Each June, UtABA holds a conference in conjunction with the Effective Practices for Teachers and Human Service Professionals conference held at Utah State University. UtABA participates in that conference by offering presentations, symposia, and a poster session within the behavior analysis strand. UtABA's annual business meeting is held at that conference.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
UtABA provides a local (state level) organization for behavior analysts in Utah.