The major in Behavior Analysis prepares students for careers in experimental psychology, behavioral mental health, and applied behavior analysis. With a heavy focus on real world applications, scientific methodology, and practical experience, graduates of this program will learn to critically analyze the relationship between the environment and behavior, and to develop effective methods for influencing and improving socially relevant behaviors. Behavior analysts play an important role in many settings and with a variety of populations, such as therapists for those struggling with aggressive or problematic behavior, supervisors of behavioral treatment, consultants for organizational behavior change, and as researchers in both basic and applied areas.
The major contains a Verified Course Sequence by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), which prepares students for certification as Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). This major requires four semesters of practicum, which requires prerequisite courses to be completed prior to enrollment in practicum, a minimum grade point average in VCS courses, as well as instructor and departmental permission.
Students majoring in Behavior Analysis must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychological Science department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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Bulletin Year:
2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.