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Program Overview
Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.) Concentration in Autism
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a concentration in Autism is for students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam and would like to learn more about how the science of ABA can be applied to the neurodiverse population and specifically to working with autistic individuals.
The autistic population is the most common population that BCBAs work with and the need for qualified professionals continues to grow as the prevalence of autism continues to rise. This concentration prepares the future clinician to understand autism from the perspectives of professionals and individuals with autism, develop appropriate goals for intervention, and work with the diverse needs of these individuals by offering electives that pertain to challenging behaviors, play and social skill deficits, language barriers, and understanding what constitutes evidence-based practices. -
CurriculumThis concentration is for students who wish to satisfy the educational requirements to sit for the BCBA exam and would like to work with children with autism spectrum disorder. Elective coursework will focus on the application of behavior analysis to children and adults with autism, including electives in goal setting, adolescent and adult issues, social skills, communication, and collaboration within settings that serve children with autism spectrum disorder.
Required Course - 6-credits
- AUT 527 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- AUT 578 - Effective Collaboration Across Disciplines
Choose three electives from the below list:
- AUT 537 - Developing Individualized Goals for Learners with Autism
- AUT 540 - Adolescents and Adults with ASD: Transition and Meaningful Engagement
- AUT 550 - Supervision, Training and Organizational Management in an Autism Service Provision Context
- AUT 570 - Understanding and Remediating Communication Deficits in Learners with Autism
- AUT 571 - Understanding and Remediating Social and Play Skill Deficits in Learners with Autism
- AUT 574 - Evidence-Based Practice
- ABA 512 - Verbal Behavior
- ABA 522 - Treatment of Severely Challenging Behavior
- ABA 524 - Variations and Applications of Functional Analysis Procedures
- ABA 527 - ABA in Public School Special Education
M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis
Affordable and accelerated graduate program.
40
Credits Required
Designed for working professionals. Advance your career with online courses.
27
Months to Completion
Complete you degree in just over 2 years.
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Online
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