The Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis provides: (a) coursework required for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification, (b) support in obtaining the experience required for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification, and (c) opportunities for independent research. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in applied settings such as schools, hospitals, and other organizations as Applied Behavior Analysts.
Students will be required to complete 42 hours of designated course and practicum work including 10 hours of an intensive practicum experience and a Thesis (PY 599, 4 credits).
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| Total Credits Required | 42 |
| Core Requirements | 24 |
| PY 501 Behavior Assessment and Measurement | 4 |
| PY 503 Analysis of Behavior: Advanced Theory and Methods | 4 |
| PY 505 Advanced Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PY 506 Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| PY 511 Behavior Modification | 4 |
| PY 513 Professional Practice and Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| PY 515 Complex Behavior and Theory | 4 |
| Practicum | 10 |
| Practicum course will be taken multiple times. | |
| PY 592 Psychology Practicum | 1 - 4 |
| PY 599 Thesis (4 cr.) | |
Bulletin Year:
2017 - 2018 Graduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.