Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration, MS
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Degree requirements for the Autism Spectrum Disorders concentration are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ABA 501 | The History of ABA and Basic Behavioral Principles | 3 |
| ABA 502 | Ethical Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 600 | Theory and Conceptual Issues in ABA | 3 |
| ABA 603 | Research Methods in ABA | 3 |
| ABA 604 | Behavioral Assessment and On-Going Evaluation | 3 |
| ABA 607 | Pre-Supervision in ABA | 0 |
| ABA 613 | Interventions I: Tactics and Behavior Change Procedures | 3 |
| ABA 614 | Planning and Evaluating Progressive Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| ABA 618 | Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis: Concepts & Principles | 3 |
| ABA 619 | Supervision & Performance Management in ABA | 3 |
| ABA 627 | Individual Supervised Fieldwork I in ABA | 4 |
| or ABA 628 & ABA 629 | Individual Supervised Fieldwork 1 in ABA and Individual Supervised Fieldwork 1 in ABA | |
| ABA 630 | Qualifying Comprehensive Examination 1 | 0 |
| ABA 637 | Individual Supervised Fieldwork II in ABA | 4 |
| or ABA 638 & ABA 699 | Individual Supervised Fieldwork II in ABA and Individual Supervised Fieldwork II in ABA | |
| ABA 647 | Individual Supervised Fieldwork III in ABA | 4 |
| or ABA 648 & ABA 649 | Invidual Supervised Fieldwork III in ABA and Individual Supervised Fieldwork III in ABA | |
| ABA 657 | Group and Individual Supervised Fieldwork IV in ABA | 3 |
| ABA 667 | Group and Individual Supervised Fieldwork V | 3 |
| ABA 677 | Group & Individual Supervised Fieldwork VI | 3 |
| SPE 546 | Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SPE 552 | Advocacy, Collaboration and Problem Solving for Students with Autism | 3 |
| SPE 556 | Supporting Comm. and Social Develop ment for Students with Autism | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 57 | |
Note: In some instances, the following courses may also be required for students: