Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Endicott College Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Endicott College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Behavior Analysis (Master of Science)


The Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis is a 40-credit degree program that includes 25 credits of required core academic courses and 15 credits of elective courses. This program was developed for students interested in completing the requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) exam and allows for several content specializations within ABA.

Licensure/Board Certification
The M.S. and Certificate programs offered through the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis meet the educational requirements that allow students to apply to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA©) examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®), as well as the academic standards for Licensure as a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.. Please Note: For students living outside of Massachusetts regulations regarding licensing differ from state to state. Please be sure to check your local state licensing board if you plan to apply for a license outside the state of Massachusetts. International students should also investigate the credentials recognized in their parts of the world.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 40


General Electives - 15 Credits


Students who do not choose a track will choose 5 courses from the below list. At least 4 of the 5 must be ABA prefix (One AUT elective is allowed).

Note: Students may choose a variety of electives from this list OR specialize in one of four tracks below.

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will: 

  • Articulate and act within the principles of radical behaviorism
  • Solve challenging problems using the concepts and principles of ABA
  • Research using disciplinary methods including measurement, data analysis, and experimental design
  • Conduct practice and research in accordance with disciplinary methods
  • Apply ethical decision making across all areas of clinical practice including skill and behavioral assessment, supervision and training, and individual and systems interventions