Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/m-a-applied-behavior-analysis.html
Program Code: EC_EABA_MA
The master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, is a standalone degree program training students to become practicing behavior analysts. Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the Board Certification Examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) upon completion of additional supervised experience hours (2000 hours in total) outside of the program requirements. The program is a 42-credit course sequence that is designed to be completed within two years of full-time study. The program contains 30 academic course credits, 6 fieldwork practicum credits and 6 research thesis credits. Potential students must have obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field of study.
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 Details
The Office of Graduate Affairs processes all applications and offers an overview of the application process. Specific details regarding this program's admissions details are outlined below.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended, indicating receipt of a Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or other related field (minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0)
- Letters of recommendation (2) from academic and/or professional references
- Writing sample: a research-based paper in psychology or education of at least ten pages that was previously submitted as part of an undergraduate course. Other subject matter may be considered if the candidate has limited prior psychology or education work
International applicants are welcome. Please review the College's frequently asked admissions questions for supplemental requirements.
Application and Enrollment Dates
The program operates on a rolling admissions schedule where students may begin their studies in the Fall semester.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours, as listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CPSY 6700 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| CPSY 6705 | Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| CPSY 7700 | Behavior Assessment & Intrvn I | 3 |
| CPSY 7701 | Behavior Assessment and Intervention II | 3 |
| CPSY 7705 | Organizational Behavior Management and Supervision | 3 |
| EDST 7317 | Measurement - Exp Dsgn in ABA | 3 |
| EDST 7321 | Ethcl Lgl Prfsl Iss Behav Anly | 3 |
| EDST 7322 | Thesis I in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDST 7323 | Thesis II in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDST 7324 | ABA Practicum I | 3 |
| EDST 7325 | ABA Practicum II | 3 |
| EDST 7337 | Multiculturalism-Diversity ABA | 3 |
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Analysis of Verbal Behavior: Advanced Applications | ||
| Language and Social Skills Development in Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Assessing and Treating Developmental Disabilities Across the Lifespan | ||
| Assessment and Treatment of Severe Problem Behaviors | ||
| Organizational Behavior Management: Principles and Practices | ||
| Precision Teaching | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Additional Requirements
Students must successfully defend and submit a completed thesis manuscript to the library in order to graduate with an MA degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. If a student does not complete their thesis work within EDST 7322 Thesis I in Applied Behavior Analysis and EDST 7323 Thesis II in Applied Behavior Analysis, they must register for 1-credit EDST 7339 Thesis Extension in Applied Behavior Analysis until the time that they successfully present and defend their thesis and submit their final manuscript to University Libraries.
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 advisor to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CPSY 6700 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| EDST 7317 | Measurement - Exp Dsgn in ABA | 3 |
| CPSY 6705 | Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 7321 | Ethcl Lgl Prfsl Iss Behav Anly | 3 |
| CPSY 7700 | Behavior Assessment & Intrvn I (Behavior Assessment and Intervention I) | 3 |
| CPSY 7701 | Behavior Assessment and Intervention II (Behavior Assessment and Intervention II) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDST XXXX Elective | 3 | |
| EDST XXXX Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDST 7322 | Thesis I in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDST 7324 | ABA Practicum I | 3 |
| CPSY 7705 | Organizational Behavior Management and Supervision (Organizational Behavior Management and Supervision) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDST 7337 | Multiculturalism-Diversity ABA | 3 |
| EDST 7323 | Thesis II in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDST 7325 | ABA Practicum II | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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