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Applied Behavior Analysis (Ph.D.)

  • Program Overview

    Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (60 Credits)

    The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavior Analysis is a research-based program preparing you to teach at the university level or work as a scientist-practitioner involving business/industry, developmental disabilities (including autism), education, and public policy.

    Applied behavior analysis is devoted to the understanding and improvement of human behavior by:

    • Objectively defining and measuring the behavior under question, while
    • Demonstrating a reliable relationship between the procedures employed and the behavioral improvements gained, by
    • Utilizing methods of science, including description, quantification, and analysis.
    The Ph.D. program is offered in a synchronous, online format, affording students living outside of the Greater Boston area the opportunity to complete the program from their home states and other countries without the need to relocate.
     

    Program Features:

    • Program can be completed in as little as three years
    • Cohorts begin each September
    • No residency requirement
    • Offered as a synchronous online model
    • 60 semester hours
      • 30 hours of coursework
      • 30 hours of research and clinical immersion
    • Expert faculty
     
    Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or the equivalent. It is recommended that applicants be a licensed behavior analyst or an active BCBA certificate from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. 

    Doctoral Admission Requirements

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  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 60

    Core Courses - 24 credits

    • ABA 701 - The History of Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 705 - Behaviorism and Philosophy of Science (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 710 - Conditioning and Learning (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 715 - Verbal Behavior and the Science of Human Behavior (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 720 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 730 - Research Methods and Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 745 - Experimental Design & Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 760 - Technology of Teaching Seminar (Cr: 3)

    Electives - 6 credits

    • ABA 735 - Advanced Seminar in ABA Research (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 751 - Research in Social Skills Training (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 754 - Behavioral Research on Complex Skill Acquisition (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 758 - Bridging the Gap: The Scientist-Practitioner Model (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 761 - Topical Seminar (Cr: 3)
      Multiple topics are available

    Immersion Experiences - 9 credits

    • ABA 762 - Clinical Immersion (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 765 - Research Immersion Practicum I (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 766 - Research Immersion Practicum II (Cr: 3)

    Additional Requirements - 21 credits

    • ABA 855 - College Teaching Practicum (Cr: 0)
    • ABA 865 - Research Tool Demonstration (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 870 - Research Project (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 886 - Qualifying Examinations (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 891 - Doctoral Dissertation I (Cr: 6)
    • ABA 893 - Doctoral Dissertation II (Cr: 6)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the program, students will:

    • Organizes the knowledge, principles, and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis in the conduct of problem- oriented research
    • Formulate research questions that are in keeping with a problem-oriented model
    • Design problem-oriented research projects to provide evidence-based solutions to socially significant problems
    • Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate, promoting equality and meeting professional standards
    • Analyze and compare previous research solutions to topics within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis

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