Applied Behavior Analysis
Program Description
The program in applied behavior analysis provides students with the necessary coursework and field experience for becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, which is a national certification. Students are required to complete a year of supervised fieldwork in applied behavior analysis with both individual and group supervision.
Our program complies with existing standards for professional certification set by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. The coursework may also be taken in coordination with the M.A. in Special Education.
Admissions
Applicants seeking admission for this program must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Official transcript of master's degree conferral from an accredited institution
- Two letters of recommendation
- A writing sample
For further details, please contact the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations at (936) 294-1108 or visit the Office of Graduate Studies program page.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specified Courses | ||
| SPED 6301 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 6303 | Behavioral Assmt & Interventn | 3 |
| SPED 6304 | In-Home Training & Family Iss | 3 |
| SPED 6306 | Eval & Measurement Of Behavior | 3 |
| SPED 6307 | Behavior Change & Sys Support | 3 |
| SPED 6309 | Internship | 3 |
| SPED 6314 | Thesis I-Rsch Mthd-Bhvr Analys | 3 |
| SPED 6328 | Practicum in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
