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New Jersey ABA

Affiliated in 2003

Contact Info

Marlene J. Cohen
New Brunswick, NJ
Phone: (732) 932-2791
Fax: (732) 932-0077
New Jersey ABA Web site
Chapter News (August 2008)

This chapter's Web site includes:
Membership forms
Conference information
Newsletter articles
Links

Mission/Objectives

The New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA) was founded in 2004 to promote the advancement of the discipline of behavior analysis. To fulfill this mission, NJABA is specifically committed to:

  1. Promote the ethical and effective application of sound behavior analytic principles in meeting the educational and habilitative needs of persons within New Jersey.
  2. Promote the activities related to conducting and disseminating basic and applied research in behavior analysis.
  3. Support the activities of the Association for Behavior Analysis InternationalTM.
  4. Support and encourage the certification process of behavior analysts by the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardTM.
  5. Provide informational resources in basic and applied behavior analysis to professionals, families, and the community at large.
  6. Support and promote the development of higher education certificate and degree programs in basic and applied behavior analysis.
  7. Advocate for the implementation of behavior analysis services.
  8. Promote and provide professional development activities for behavior analysts.
  9. Sponsor an annual meeting of NJABA to disseminate information about the activities of the chapter as well as to provide a forum for discussion.
  10. Sponsor an annual conference to serve as a forum for the presentation of research, application, and issues related to behavior analysis.
  11. Publish and distribute a newsletter devoted to dissemination of research, application, issues, and achievements related to behavior analysis, and other matters of interest to the NJABA membership and community.
  12. Develop and maintain a Web site to provide information about NJABA, its activities, and resources relevant for behavior analysts and the community.
  13. Advocate for the fair representation of behavior analysis in the media and in professional materials outside of the field of behavior analysis.
  14. Form an alliance between the fields of behavior analysis and education in order to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Description of Membership

How do I become an NJABA member?

To become a member of NJABA, fill out the NJABA Membership Form, include the appropriate payment and all supporting documentation, and mail to the address of the NJABA office (the current address is located on the membership form).

What membership status types are there? Which one is right for me?

There are three types of members: full, affiliate, and student. You should decide which status you fall under by reading the criteria for each status type below. You should then indicate your membership status on your application form.

What criteria determine a "Full Member?"

To be a full member, you need to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA), or possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, education, or a related discipline. Full members have professional commitments that include teaching, research, or practice in behavior analysis. Full members are eligible to vote in general elections and may run for and hold officer positions in NJABA. Anyone not meeting the qualifications may petition for Full Member status by submitting all pertinent information concerning education, training, and experience to the NJABA Membership Committee.

What criteria determine an "Affiliate Member?"

Affiliate members include anyone interested in the discipline of behavior analysis, but who do not meet the requirements for Full Membership. Affiliate members enjoy all benefits of full membership except for the right to vote in general elections and the right to be an officer in NJABA. An affiliate member appointed to the Board as a consumer representative will be granted the right to vote on any matter that comes before the Board. All individuals interested in the science and practical application of applied behavior analysis services are welcome to join as Affiliate Members.

What criteria determine a "Student Member?"

Student members include any individual who is currently enrolled on a full-time basis in a graduate or undergraduate program and who has taken at least one course in applied behavior analysis. A person applying for student membership must provide a copy of a transcript indicating their status in the graduate or undergraduate program. Student members may neither vote nor hold office in NJABA.

Annual or Recurring Events

NJABA holds an annual conference in August at Rutgers University and a workshop each February at Caldwell College.

Newsletters/Publications

NJABA publishes the newsletter Current Dimensions, which is distributed two times per year.

Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts

What benefits do I receive by joining NJABA?

The fees for conferences and workshops sponsored by NJABA are reduced for members. In addition, you gain access to our newsletter Current Dimensions, along with other useful information and resources about behavior analysis in New Jersey. Your membership also helps to promote the advancement of behavior analysis in New Jersey and support the mission of NJABA.

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