You’ll work closely with your advisor to design your degree program, practicum and research goals.
Program Requirements
Accelerated Option Mixed Credit Options
If accepted to the accelerated program, up to 12 hours of course work may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including, but not limited to:
Degree Requirements - 42 hours total
Required Courses Credit Hours: 36
- PSY 602 - Learning Theories
- PSY 614 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- SPE 626 - Applied Behavioral Analysis for Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- OR
- PSY 757 - Observational Methods and Functional Assessment
- PSY 747 - Single Subject Research Design in Applied Behavior Analysis
- PSY 761 - Ethical and Professional Issues
- PSY 770 - Behavioral Systems Analysis
- PSY 777 - Conceptual Foundations of Applied Behavioral Science
- 3 credits of PSY 797 - Directed Research
- OR
- 3 credits of SPE 710 - Problems in Special Education
- 6 credits of PSY 796 - Practicum
- OR
- 6 credits of SPE 791 - Clinical Practicum for Individuals with Autism and Challenging Behavior
- 6 credits of PSY 799 - Thesis
- OR
- 6 credits of SPE 799 - Thesis
- OR
Elective Courses: Select Two of the Following Courses Credit Hours: 6
- SPE 618 - Application of Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions in Applied Settings
- SPE 626 - Applied Behavioral Analysis for Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- SPE 627 - Research-Based Strategies for Individuals with ASD
- PSY 629 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
- 3 credits of PSY 695 - Specialized Topics in Psychology
- PSY 745 - Statistics and Research Design
- PSY 767 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood
- SPE 780 - Impact of Contemporary Issues and Diversity in Special Education
Thesis Option
Students will complete three (3) hours for PSY 797 - Directed Research and six (6) hours of PSY 799 - Thesis.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Students who decide to pursue Board Certified supervised practicums should consult early (the first semester) with their respective Psychology or Special Education advisor to arrange opportunities and to apply for Board Certified supervised practicum placement. Students who are interested in obtaining certification must ensure that the practicum courses meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements (e.g., supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, allocation of hours to a variety of professional activities, record keeping, etc.). It is possible that students who are destined for a Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis would not choose to seek Board Certified supervised practicums, but rather they would focus on basic and/or applied research practicums.