Special Education: Behavior Analysis (M.S.Ed.)

Behavior Analysis is the application of the science of learning to the solution of problems of social significance. Behavior analysts work in schools, homes, and community settings, and consult in the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral interventions for a variety of learners across a variety of skills. Coursework will meet the requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®.

This specialization is designed for educators and other professionals who wish to gain expertise in behavior analysis. The Association for the Behavior Analysis International has approved the listed courses as meeting coursework requirements to sit for the BCBA examination.

The Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide recently named our program as one of the Top 25 Best Applied Behavior Analysis Programs and AppliedBehaviorAnalysisEdu.org ranked our program as one of the Top 32 BCBA programs for educators.

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Course Sequence

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements such as Experience Standards to qualify. Please visit the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. website for more information.

Course number
Name Credit Hours

SESE 511

Ethics and Professional Behavior for Behavior Analysts

3

SESE 515

Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis

3

SESE 570

Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis

3

SESE 578

Issues and Trends in Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

3

SESE 592

Seminar in Special Education

3

SESE 606 or SESE 526

Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders or Working with and Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities and Special Needs

3

SESE 708

Advanced Behavior Assessment and Functional Analysis

3

SESE 709

Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis and Research-based Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3

SESE 710

Behavioral Applications and Consultation in School and Community Settings

3

SESE 792 Seminar

Single-Case Research Methodologies for Behavior Analysts

3

Program Accreditation

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. has verified and approved our course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.