Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.
Saint Joseph’s University’s online ABA master’s degree is designed for individuals with a background in education or the social sciences who are interested in becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). However, anyone with an interest in learning about positive behavioral interventions and support can also benefit from this program.
The following curriculum outline is based on the verified course sequence for the 5th edition task list of the BACB for Applied Behavior Analysis programs. ABA 601-607 are the 7 required courses for the BACB.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ABA 601 | Concpts & Prin of Behav Analys | 3 |
| ABA 602 | Ethics & Prof in Behav Analys | 3 |
| ABA 603 | Measuring Eval Behav Change | 3 |
| ABA 604 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| ABA 605 | Behavior Change Procedures | 3 |
| ABA 606 | Collab, Superv, & Mgmt in BA | 3 |
| ABA 607 | Science and Philosophy of BA | 3 |
| ABA 608 | Capstone: Applied Behav Analys | 3 |
| Electives: | 6-7 | |
| ABA 609 | Supervised Fieldwork in ABA | 4 |
| SPE 600 | Found & Current Issues: Sp Edu | 3 |
| SPE 608 | FamiliesSchls&Cmnty:CommCollab | 3 |
| SPE 613 | Incl. Class Practices w/Field | 3 |
| SPE 700 | SpecialEducation Law/Policy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 46-47 | |