The Master's program specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis is a full-time graduate program for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field and are seeking further training and/or professional certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. The 42-credit program begins each Fall and is designed to be completed in five consecutive semesters [Fall/Spring/Summer/Fall/Spring]. Students who complete the program will meet at the University instructional coursework and experiential [practicum] requirements necessary to take the exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA].
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Based Courses 1 | ||
| PSY 663 | Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Ethics and Professional Conduct in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 665 | Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 666 | Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 667 | Assessment and Treatment of Language Learning | 3 |
| PSY 668 | Functional Assessment and Function-Based Treatment | 3 |
| PSY 669 | Professional Issues in Designing and Monitoring Interventions | 3 |
| Practicum Courses 2 | ||
| PSY 673 | Advanced Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis III | 3 |
| PSY 674 | Applications of ABA in Development Disabilities | 3 |
| PSY 675 | Advanced Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis II | 3 |
| PSY 676 | Application of ABA: Principles and Concepts | 3 |
| PSY 677 | Application of the Assessment and Treatment of Language and Learning | 3 |
| PSY 678 | Capstone in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 679 | Advanced Application of ABA | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Classroom-based courses are offered in a face-to-face didactic format.
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Practicum course experiences are provided within University of Miami-based ABA training clinics. Each practicum course requires students complete 15 hours per/week of supervised clinical work.
Mission
Goals
Students completing the master's degree ABA program will meet the instructional/practicum requirements necessary to obtain certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a master's level certification offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will acquire knowledge of foundational principles and concepts in applied behavior analysis.
- Students will acquire clinical competency in the implementation of applied behavior analytic treatments and procedures.
- Students will demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior analytic practices, in a manner that is consistent with the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts.
