Newsletter
Volume 29 | 2006 | Number 1
European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA)
By Phil Reed, M.D., President
Third Conference of the European Association for Behaviour Analysis
Milan, Italy; July 18th – 21st, 2006
Submissions of symposia, papers, posters, and workshops on any aspect of behaviour analysis are welcome. The deadline for submission is April 30 th, 2006. We especially welcome submissions in the following areas:
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Basic Learning and Conditioning
- Behavioural Ecology and Animal Cognition
- Behavioural Genetics and Pharmacology
- Behavioural Safety
- Precision Teaching and Education
- Verbal Behaviour and Stimulus Classes
Registration Fees are as follows:
- By April 30 th, 2006: 160 Euro (discount available for presenting students)
- After April 30 th, 2006: 200 Euro
University of Wales, Swansea Offers BACB-accredited M.Sc. in Behaviour Analysis
The Behaviour Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB) has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.
The Department of Psychology is delighted to announce that a new postgraduate Master’s in Behaviour Analysis will be available from September 2006. The M.Sc. in behaviour analysis represents an exciting development for both the Department and the University, in that it is only the second Master’s of its kind in Europe (the only other approved M.Sc. courses outside of North America are in Bangor, north Wales and Auckland, New Zealand).
The M.Sc. will be offered on a two-year, part-time basis initially. It is envisaged that teaching will be delivered one day per week during the twelve-week teaching periods. This unique new course aims to teach students the defining features and methods of the basic principles of behaviour and their application in various applied and clinical settings. Methods of research design, behavioural and functional assessment, intervention, and empirical evaluation of behavioural treatment approaches will be taught through a combination of lectures and practicals. The course content includes modules on basic behaviour analysis, single-case research design, assessment and intervention, behavioural treatment, learning and developmental disorders, and a research project.
The M.Sc. has been professionally approved by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (http://www.bacb.com) as providing coursework eligibility to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. This means that students who complete the M.Sc. and go on to pass the BACB exam will have a professionally recognized international certification in behaviour analysis.
Lecturing faculty for the program are Dr. Simon Dymond (BCBA); Dr. Louise McHugh; and Professor Phil Reed.
Modules Covered
Module Code |
Title of Module |
Credits |
PS-M40 |
Behaviour Analysis & Learning |
20 |
PS-M42 |
Research Methods & Design |
10 |
PS-M44 |
Behavioural Treatment |
20 |
PS-M46 |
Developmental Disorders |
10 |
PS-M41 |
Advanced Behaviour Analysis |
10 |
PS-M43 |
Assessment & Intervention |
20 |
PS-M45 |
Behaviour Change Strategies |
10 |
PS-M47 |
Learning & Developmental Disorders |
20 |
PS-M48 |
Research Project in Behaviour Analysis |
60 |
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a good, second-class (2:1) degree in psychology or a related subject, and a commitment to behaviour analysis. Applicants with alternative qualification and/or experience are encouraged to apply. All applications will be considered on merit.
Fees
Part-time course over 2 years – £1,540
All fees are subject to revision on an annual basis and the fees appropriate for a session will be available in the July preceding the start of the session. Students are required to pay their fees, or show evidence of sponsorship, at or before enrolment. If you are self-financing your studies, you may arrange to pay in instalments. For all enquiries connected with tuition fees, please telephone the Finance Department on +44 (0)1792 295436.
Bursaries Available
University of Wales Swansea Taught Masters Bursaries : The Psychology Department has 12 bursaries to be allocated to students commencing studies in September 2006.
Each award will be worth £1,500 and may only be used to offset tuition fees. Applicants from the UK or EU will be eligible. Awards are available for both full- and part-time study. Students must be enrolling on a taught Master’s course at the University of Wales Swansea for the first time in September 2006. Students must be privately funded.
For further details, please visit http://psy.swansea.ac.uk/applicants/postgrad_info/postgrad_msc.htm.