Association for Behavior Analysis International

Brock University Department of Applied Disability Studies offers 3 ABA Graduate Programs that include our ABAI 5th Edition BCBA® Verified Course Sequence. The Vision of the Department of Applied Disability Studies is to be an internationally recognized, preeminent academic program that contributes to the betterment of the lives of people in our community and beyond with a focus on persons with disabilities and underserved populations. The ABA specialization is available for the Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Disability Studies, the Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS), and the Diploma in Applied Disability Studies. Courses are offered in person across several sites in Ontario, Canada including St. Catharines (near Niagara Falls), Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa. The full-time MA degree program includes all courses from the VCS as well as additional research training including a thesis for those continuing into a research career or PhD program. The MADS degree program includes all courses from the VCS and additional coursework in applied disability studies and diversity and is available either full-time or part-time. The full-time Diploma in ADS is intended for those with a Master’s degree who wish to take the VCS in order to pursue BCBA Certification.

The Master's in Applied Behaviour Analysis is a highly interactive blended learning programme (mostly online with some face to face workshops) that contains an ABAI Verified Course Sequence (VCS). The programme provides professionals from a wide range of backgrounds with scientifically validated expertise that is applicable to mainstream and special needs education, inclusion, clinical applications, curriculum, learning, and pedagogy. It should be of interest to professionals wishing to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®), to those in the ‘helping’ professions (e.g. teachers, speech/language therapists, occupational therapists, clinical or educational psychologists) and students preparing for PhD studies. The BCBA® exam pass rates of this popular programme serve as solid evidence of the teaching quality and research opportunities that our students avail of. The programme is offered in a blended format, allowing students living across the world to complete it without needing to relocate to Belfast. More details on the contents, entry criteria and applications for the MScABA can be found at https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/applied-behaviour-analysis-msc/

The Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Fresno State is a part of the Psychology Department and housed within the College of Science and Mathematics. We provide graduate students with the education and training to become high-quality scientist-practitioners, and as a Verified Course Sequence, we provide the coursework and supervised experience for our graduates to be eligible to sit for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) exam. Students complete two years of course work, including classes on research methods, functional assessment, organizational behavior management, and verbal behavior, and complete a thesis project under one of our specialized faculty mentors. While completing these degree requirements, students acquire supervised experience hours to meet the requirements of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (5th Ed.). These are paid positions through campus-based services. In addition, students have the opportunity to take a leadership role in our ABA Club, which organizes the Annual Fresno State ABA conference, the Spring Speaker Series, and the Job Fair each year. Come by and meet our faculty and students, and find out more about the opportunities available at Fresno State.

The Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) provides high quality graduate education and practical training. We designed the curriculum to meet the needs of students who wish to become effective and professional scientist-practitioners and to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Students receive two years of coursework in behavior analytic concepts, behavior measurement, intervention methods, as well as advanced coursework in human development, pathways to psychopathology, research methodology, and ethics. Our students complete a series of oral examinations as well as culminating exams prior to graduation. Our dedicated faculty supervise students through various community-based university practicum experiences and research projects. While we prepare students to practice as Master’s level Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), we also provide the research experience and foundations necessary for students who wish to pursue rigorous doctoral programs.

The behavior analysis Masters of Science (MS) and Masters of Arts (MA) at California State University, Stanislaus provide broad training in research methods, conceptual foundations, the experimental analysis of behavior, and applied behavior analysis that fulfill academic requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The MS program also fulfills academic requirements to become a licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist and provides further training in trauma and domestic violence, child clinical interventions, advanced counseling, and substance abuse and chemical dependency counseling. The program highlights include a pigeon lab, thesis funds available for every student, an on-campus Child Development Center, and a Student Organization for Behavior Analysis.

The University of Colorado at Denver has a long history of valuing training programs for those seeking certification as a behavior analyst. Recently, the University of Colorado worked with the behavior analysis faculty to create a new program within the School of Education and Human Development. This poster will describe the newly created Master of Arts program in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Colorado at Denver. This is an ABAI-accredited program that provides synchronous learning opportunities for students across the United States. The goal of our program is to provide high-quality training for future board-certified behavior analysts. Our poster will review the courses needed to complete the program, timeline for finishing the program, strengths of the program, and faculty members teaching within the program. We will also provide an overview of our certificate program for those students already having an earned a master's degree.

Drake University offers a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program and a certificate in ABA program for students who already have a master’s degree. The program requires five semesters of coursework and practicum training. Drake’s ABA Program is a comprehensive program that provides intensive classroom instruction and supervised practicum experiences. Coursework in the ABA Program will prepare individuals to enter the field with the ability to teach new skills to children and adults; assess, prevent, and treat challenging behavior; supervise others; and work with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Students complete practicum training across multiple practicum sites. Funding is available to support students interested in working in Iowa as board certified behavior analysts through the Iowa Department of Public Health. Drake’s priority deadline is February 1st and interested students can learn more about our program and admission process at www.drake.edu/aba/

The Nicholls State University ABA program provides candidates from a variety of majors to engage in experiential learning, encounter opportunities to conduct research with College of Education faculty, and receive direct training and supervision from current leaders in the field of behavior analysis.

The PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis with Specialization in Autism Intervention will prepare students to serve in leadership positions in private companies and public entities that provide ABA services to underserved populations. Coursework is designed to further develop students’ clinical skills and enhance their ability to conduct, evaluate, analyze, and apply research findings in their clinical settings. The curriculum will have two primary points of emphasis. First, clinical leadership training will be designed to prepare students for leadership roles within human service organizations and within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. The second focus involves advanced research and dissemination of applied behavior analysis. Additional coursework will ensure that students develop the supervisory and management skills necessary to succeed in high level leadership positions. The proposed ABA doctoral program will be a three-year, 48-credit course of study that will include summer residencies during the first two years. The program will follow a distance-learning model during all other semesters. An applied dissertation will also be required.

This poster will describe the graduate programs located at Cambridge College in Massachusetts. Cambridge College’s main campus is located in Charlestown, Massachusetts with an additional campus located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Cambridge College program offers a Master's in Education with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders incorporating an ABAI-verified course sequence (VC) and a post-master's certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Cambridge College also offers a program with an initial teacher licensure in Moderate Disabilities in Massachusetts, combined with the VCS. The ABA courses are delivered in a hybrid-learning model that includes 15 hours of synchronous (live) instruction and 30 hours of online coursework. Cambridge College offers these programs in collaboration with the Evergreen Center and Beacon ABA Services.

The Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Mississippi is designed for students and professionals of varying backgrounds. Our program will prepare students for many roles in behavior analysis including: assessment and intervention of severe problem behavior both in and out of the classroom setting, academic assessment and intervention, and assessment and intervention of social skills. Students who join our program will learn how to apply behavior analytic principles and concepts in a multitude of settings, as well across age ranges. We will also teach our students how the same principles and concepts can be used to teach new skills or reduce problem behaviors with individuals with various behavioral, developmental, medical, or psychological disorders.

The Hunter College School of Education, located just outside Central Park on the Upper East side of Manhattan, offers a 41-credit Master of Science degree program in applied behavior analysis (ABA). The Hunter College ABA program prepares students to develop, deliver, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied behavior analytic intervention for learners with autism and increases the availability of professionals who have the appropriate training and experience to provide behavior analytic services to learners across the lifespan. Students enrolled in the ABA program have the opportunity to participate in a distance learning format in which they attend class in real-time using internet-based courseware along with classroom-based students. This distance-learning experience provides direct and ongoing personal interactions that maximize students' opportunities to fully participate in the ABA Program. Students who complete the Master of Science degree program have the graduate training necessary to sit for the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) exam. Upon passing the BCBA exam, graduates will be eligible for New York State’s license in behavior analysis.

Oregon Institute of Technology offers graduate and undergraduate training in Applied Behavior Analysis. The focus of the applied behavior analysis programs is on the development of competence in and the application of the concepts, principles, and methods of behavior analysis. The mission of the MS-ABA program is to enable students to become effective and ethical behavior analysts. Students will be prepared to apply principles of behavior analysis to enhance the lives of individuals across a wide variety of settings. The program emphasizes a foundation in theory, concepts, and principles, development of basic behavior analytic skills, and an emphasis on professional and ethical responsibilities. The MS-ABA includes an ABAI verified course sequence, practicum, and research opportunities. Oregon Tech also offers a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and a BCaBA© Verified Course Sequence. All courses are available to students at our Klamath Falls and Portland-­Metro campuses and at any location via Zoom.

Temple University has been a leader in providing graduate training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over 25 years. Beginning under the leadership of Saul Axelrod and Phil Hineline, students received training in the foundations of behavior analysis, conducted research, and learned about application. Temple University ABA training programs have grown to include an M.S.Ed. in ABA, a graduate certificate in ABA, an undergraduate concentration in ABA, and an undergraduate certificate in ABA. Students get training in the science of behavior analysis, a variety of applications, including autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities, and receive the coursework required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for the national certifications: BCaBA or the BCBA. Students in the M.S.Ed. program complete supervised fieldwork as well as an empirical thesis project. The students are mentored by four full time faculty and enjoy all the city of Philadelphia has to offer including cultural and culinary arts, and our very own Philly Metro chapter of ABAI!

The poster will describe the ABA/BCBA training programs in the Departments of Special Education and Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. The poster will describe program requirements, possible student funding opportunities, and current faculty and their research and service provision activities.