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Curriculum

This is a 45 credit hour program that can be completed in five semesters (nine credit hours per semester). Courses are offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters and meet in the evening to accommodate working professionals.

Students possessing a Master's degree in Psychology or Education can be considered for the Certification Only Program. This program comprises of 21 credit hours with students compeleting 9 credit hours a semester. The Certification Only Program will be completed over 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer).

Core Courses (18 credit hours)

All listed courses are 3-credit courses

ABA 262 Principles of Behavior Analysis
ABA 263 Research Methods in Behavior Analysis
ABA 264 Behavioral Assessment
ABA 265 Behavioral Interventions
ABA 251 Theoretical Foundations
ABA 246 Ethics and Professional Issues

Elective Courses in Autism and Development Disabilities (12 credit hours)

ABA 267 Evidence-based Teaching
ABA 248 Psychology of Developmental Disabilities
ABA 268 Verbal Behavior
ABA 290 Special Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis
SPED 220 Introduction to Special Education
SPED 222 Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 225 Introduction to Behavioral Disorders and Learning Disabilities
SPED 272 Schools, Families, Communities and Disabilities
SPED 276 Coordination of Cooperative Occumpational Programs