The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination (BCBA庐). Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.
ABA Coursework at 每日大赛入口
SCSU offers three different program options designed to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to meet the coursework and optional supervision requirements to sit for the exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA庐), an international certification in ABA. Graduates from SCSU 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 program are highly sought after in many fields of employment where BCBA庐 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 regularly practice such as with individuals with or without disabilities in educational or therapeutic environments. The ABA courses will be particularly relevant for special educators, school psychologists, and other educational professionals. However, professionals from other fields may also benefit from an in-depth understanding of learning and behavior.
Verified Course Sequence:
SED 641: Ethics and Professional Conduct
SED 642: Organizational behavior management and supervision
SED 689: Philosophical Underpinnings of ABA
SED 690: Principles of ABA
SED 691: Single Subject Research Methods
SED 692: Advanced ABA
SED 693: Assessment in ABA
SED 694: Intervention in ABA
SCSU also provides students the option of receiving supervision, consistent with the supervision requirements for the BCBA庐 exam. The optional supervision consists of 1:1 supervision by qualified personnel through the Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders and a 1-credit seminar (SED 695, 3 semesters required to meet the BACB庐 supervision requirement).
Verified Course Sequence (VCS) first-time pass rate data for the BCBA exam can be found at the BACB website here (link to ). Please note pass-rate data are not published for sequences with fewer than six first-time candidates in a single year or for sequences within their first four years of operation. 每日大赛入口 鈥 .
Program Offerings
There are three ABA program options at SCSU:
Master 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 Degree in Special Education: Concentration in ABA (Anticipated Fall 2019)
The Master 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 Degree in Special Education with a concentration in ABA is a 30-credit course sequence that results in a Master 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 Degree in Special Education. The embedded ABA coursework provides students with a strong background in ABA and meets the coursework requirement to sit for the BCBA庐 exam. In addition to the ABA coursework, the Master 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 Degree requires 9 credits in electives in the Special Education department (to be approved by the student 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 advisor).
6th Year Professional Diploma in Special Education: Specialization in ABA
The 6th Year Professional Diploma in Special Education with a specialization in ABA (6th Year) is a 30-credit course sequence that results in a 6th Year in Special Education. The embedded ABA coursework provides students with a strong background in ABA and meets the coursework requirement to sit for the BCBA庐 exam. In addition to the ABA coursework, the 6th Year includes 9 credits in electives in the Special Education department (to be approved by the student 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 advisor).
Graduate Certificate in ABA in Educational Settings
The Graduate Certificate in ABA is a 21-credit program that provides students with a strong background in ABA and meets the coursework requirement to sit for the BCBA庐 exam. (Note: The graduate certificate issued at the end of the course sequence is NOT the same as the certification conferred by the BACB庐 after passing the BCBA庐 exam.)
Each program is centered on understanding the science of behavior analysis and how it can be used to help individuals become more successful. Both programs prepare students to take and pass the BCBA庐 exam and to use ABA in applied settings,
The ABA programs at 每日大赛入口 were designed to meet the requirements of the BACB庐 and provide students with a rigorous course sequence in ABA. Students will be expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of ABA, and how these principles can be used in various real-world settings to help individuals succeed.
Application Information
Applicants to the ABA programs at 每日大赛入口 must
每日大赛入口 鈥 . Complete the School of Graduate Studies application online /grad/admissions
The following must be submitted or arranged with the Special Education Department:
每日大赛入口 鈥 . Complete an interview
ABA Faculty Information
Mark P. Groskreutz, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA (CT, MA)
GroskreutzM2@每日大赛入口CT.edu
(203) 392-5951
Meghan M. Brahm, PhD, BCBA, LBA-CT
BrahmM1@每日大赛入口CT.edu
(203) 392-5046
About Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Background
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science of learning and behavior. The focus of ABA is on the relation between an individual's environment and his/her behavior in real-life situations. Roughly 100 years of research has identified consistent laws of learning that form the core principles of behavior analysis. By examining and understanding these principles, changes can then be made to help individuals experience more success in their daily activities, including interpersonal, educational, vocational, and other domains.
A Common ABA Misunderstanding
Since the 1990s, ABA has become closely linked to educational and behavioral interventions for individuals with autism. Currently, ABA is the most well-researched intervention paradigm for helping individuals with ASDs experience greater success. This demonstrated effectiveness is likely due to ABA's focus on careful measurement of observable variables and thoughtfully designed individualized assessment and intervention. Unfortunately, ABA is often misrepresented as simply discrete-trial teaching (DTT) instead of an extensive science of learning and behavior. ABA does not focus on any particular intervention strategy, instead ABA uses individualized assessment to inform development of whatever strategy a given individual may need and fits currently available resources. ABA has likely lead to consistent success for individuals with ASDs because of the flexibility gained through a scientific understanding of learning and behavior. In other words, ABA is not DTT, it is the means through which to gather information and improve success.
The ABA programs at 每日大赛入口 will provide the coursework essential to preparing professionals to work effectively with individuals with ASDs as well as other individuals with or without disabilities.
What is BCBA庐?
A BCBA庐 is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. It is a Master's level professional who has met the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, for training in applied behavior analysis. BCBA庐s can be found in a variety of fields and have unique classroom and real-world training that is not found in other professions.
Becoming a BCBA庐
Professionals must meet several requirements to become a BCBA庐. First, they must complete coursework in ABA. The courses cover a variety of topic areas with specific learning standards essential for professionals to become BCBA庐s. Under current requirements, coursework must include a variety of graduate level courses in ABA, including principles of learning, observation, measurement, data-based decision making, single-subject research, behavioral interventions, and ethics and professional responsibilities. Second, they must be supervised using principles and practices consistent with ABA in applied settings. This supervised experience can begin only after the individual has started the ABA coursework (i.e., attended their first class). Third, professionals must have obtained a master's degree. Finally, after professionals have met all other requirements, they must past the BCBA exam administered by the BACB庐. See the website for additional details on requirements.