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The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Qualify to be a Certified Applied Behavior Analyisis Professional*
*To become certified, students will need to obtain the necessary number of hours of field experience under an appropriate supervisor, as required by the BACB, meet additional degree and practicum requirements, and must also pass the comprehensive BACB exam.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Specialization
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
BACB Accredited
Online Degree Program
This BACB approved Applied Behavior Analysis BS Degree program will prepare students to work in organizations, agencies, and research settings where employees must know how to properly assess people and manage interpersonal relations. The psychology program examines the major concepts, values, theories, studies, research methods, and historical trends in psychology as they apply to human behavior, learning, and development. Students will gain a deeper understanding of psychological theory and methodology as you study the cultural conditions that motivate people, and learn to consider psychological issues logically and responsibly. Students will utilize the scientific approach to evaluate behavior and mental processes relating to personal, social, and organizational issues. The bachelor's degree will also prepare student for graduate-level studies in psychology, which will offer you a vast variety of specialized, professional career choices.
The Applied Behavioral Analysis specialization will explore behavioral development from birth to adolescence. Students will extensively examine design, analysis, and application of learning theories and behavioral principles to understand what motivates human behavior. They will learn the skills required for a myriad of jobs, including working with autistic children and adults with special needs and assisting certified behavioral analysts who conduct research or create behavior modification programs.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination™: PS 340: Exceptional Needs Children, PS 360: Applied Behavioral Analysis I, PS 365: Applied Behavioral Analysis II, PS 410: Screening and Assessment, PS 430: Program Design and Evaluation.
Courses for the Applied Behavioral Analysis Specialization include:
- Exceptional Needs Children: This course examines the needs of exceptional children. The roles of teachers, parents, and other relevant "others" will be investigated in relationship to current practices, which include mainstreaming, inclusion, least-restrictive environment, and individual education programs.
- Applied Behavioral Analysis I: This course examines the behavioral principles and procedures related to the acquisition of new behaviors and the modification of existing ones, reinforcement, punishment, extinction, discrimination training, generalization, shaping, classical conditioning, conditioned reinforcement, and schedules of reinforcement.
- Applied Behavioral Analysis II: This course builds on Applied Behavioral Analysis I to further examine the dynamics of behavioral principles. In this course, students will explore advanced Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) theories and apply them to case studies. Students will be able to explain how behavior/environment relationships play instrumental roles in behavior deficits or excesses. This course also will provide students with information on obtaining certification and licensing in the ABA field.
- Program Design and Evaluation: This course focuses on the process for designing programs that meet the needs of multiple populations. It builds on fundamental concepts for designing individual behavior modification programs and research methods using the framework for social program planning and evaluation.
The BS in Psychology program offers an Advanced Start option. If you earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college, and you are interested in a career that focuses on human behavior and development, the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Psychology is for you. The degree is also designed to prepare you to pursue graduate studies in psychology. Full-time students can complete this program in as little as 2 years.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Specialization
Master of Science in Psychology
BACB Accredited
Online Degree Program
Pursuing a BACB approved Applied Behavior Analysis MS Degree from Kaplan University offers students a unique opportunity to blend the rich, academic tradition of psychology with exciting, contemporary applications of the science. The program will focus on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field. In addition to helping students develop a broad foundation in psychology, the master's degree program is designed to enhance their knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits their career and educational goals.
Students of the Applied Behavioral Analysis specialization will focus on the developmentally disabled, the autistic, and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Students will utilize behavioral concepts and theories, and develop assessment and intervention skills.
The BACB has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®: PS 512: Research Design in Applied Behavior Analysis, PS 517: Advanced Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, PS 522: Behavioral Measures and Interpretation of Data, PS 527: Implementing Behavioral Change, PS 532: Clinical Applications of Applied Behavior Analysi.
Courses for the Applied Behavioral Analysis Specializaton include:
- Research Design in Applied Behavior Analysis: This course will introduce students to the different mixed-method approaches to research used within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will learn how to use this knowledge to select an appropriate research method when given a real-world situation. Students will also be introduced to the practical, legal, ethical, and sociocultural issues that are unique to research design within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Advanced Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis: This course covers advanced principles, theories, and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis. The assessment and development of behavioral interventions are covered, along with real-life examples, case studies, and current research in this area of psychology.
- Behavioral Measures and Interpretation of Data: This course will provide students with a foundational knowledge of measurement and analysis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Students will learn how to identify and measure target behaviors, as well as evaluate the accuracy of the data presented within current research studies and real-life examples. Finally, students will learn how to communicate the results of a research study in a clear, efficient, and parsimonious manner.
- Implementing Behavioral Change: This course covers the fundamentals of implementing and maintaining a behavior change program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will gain skills and practice in the design of effective behavior change programs through the use of real-life case studies. The different factors involved in maintaining behavioral changes in real-world settings will be explored.
- Clinical Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis: This course provides an overview of the various theoretical models of behavior change, along with more current research on evidence-based best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will incorporate the practical, ethical, legal, socioemotional, and cultural needs of a client into an effective behavior change plan.
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