Psychological Studies with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/ma-psychological-studies
Program Code: EC_PSST_MA (Concentration Code: ABAP)
Students accepted into the Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration must apply to and be accepted in the Applied Behavior Analysis Program, as well as the Psychological Studies Program. Students accepted for this concentration will take 4 courses in consultation with their advisor and with the Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Program. Students who complete this concentration will be eligible to take additional courses in Applied Behavior Analysis which, in conjunction with the degree in Psychological Studies, completion of 1500-2000 supervised experience hours (independent to the degree program) and passing of a certification examination (independent to the degree program), will fulfill requirements for certification in Applied Behavior Analysis through the BACB®.
Accreditation
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program options are all designed to lead graduates towards Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA®) as per the most current Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements. This includes completion of academic coursework, earning of 1500-2000 supervised experience hours (completed independent of the degree program), and passing of the BCBA® certification examination (independent of the degree program). Once certified, New Jersey licensure as a behavior analyst can be obtained. Students are to reference state- and/or region-specific licensure requirements to practice legally. For further information about certification, contact the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at www.BACB.com.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Personal statement outlining goals and professional interests
- Letters of recommendation (2) from academic and/or professional references with at least one (1) from a professional colleague who can attest to the applicant's ability to interact with others, fit with the counseling profession, and capacity for graduate study
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
Application Deadline
The program reviews applications on a rolling basis and typically accepts applicants throughout the year.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Requirements | 36 | |
| Select 24 credits from the following courses: | 24 | |
| Personality Theory | ||
| Psychology-Human Devl | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Stat Theory - Computer App I * | ||
or CPSY 8617 | Appl Res Meth - Stat Analysis | |
| Tests and Measurements | ||
| Couple-Fam Dyn-Syst Perspect | ||
| Eth and Lgl Iss in Couns Pych * | ||
| Multicultural Couns-Psychology | ||
| Concentration: Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | |
| CPSY 6700 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| CPSY 6705 | Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| CPSY 7700 | 3 | |
| CPSY 7701 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 84 | |
- *
For students continuing with the full ABA certificate program (not just the 12 credit concentration), CPSY 7005/CPSY 8617 and CPSY 8010 are waived in lieu of EDST 7317 and EDST 7321 respectively. See below for the courses required for the full ABA certificate program.
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
In order to be eligible to apply for the ABA Certificate and sit for the Board Certification examination, students in Applied Behavior Analysis must complete CPSY 6700, CPSY 6705, CPSY 7700, and CPSY 7701 as well as the following four additional courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPSY 7705 | ||
| EDST 7317 | Measurement - Exp Dsgn in ABA | 3 |
| EDST 7321 | Ethcl Lgl Prfsl Iss Behav Anly | 3 |
| EDST 7324 | ABA Practicum I * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Note that additional supervised experience hours, above what is earned in ABA Practicum I, are necessary for an individual to apply for the BACB certification examination. These hours are gained independently.
Plan of Study
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic adviser to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CPSY 6103 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 8010 | Eth and Lgl Iss in Couns Pych | 3 |
| CPSY 6101 | Personality Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 6001 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| CPSY 6102 | Psychology-Human Devl | 3 |
| CPSY 8100 | Multicultural Couns-Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 6601 | Couple-Fam Dyn-Syst Perspect | 3 |
| CPSY 8617 or CPSY 7005 |
Appl Res Meth - Stat Analysis or Stat Theory - Computer App I |
3 |
| CPSY 6700 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 6705 | Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| CPSY 7700 | ||
| CPSY 7701 | ||
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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