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Jun 04, 2025
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2017-2018 Van Loan Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Applied Behavior Analysis (Master of Education)
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The Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis is a 36-credit degree program that includes 21 credits of required core academic courses and 15 credits of elective courses. This program was developed as an option for students interested in completing the requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
Licensure/Board Certification
The M.Ed. and Certificate programs offered through The Institute for Behavioral Studies meet the academic standards for both Licensure as a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA©) of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB©). Students planning to apply for Licensure or to sit for the BCBA exam upon graduation should consult with their Academic Advisor regarding meeting the MA Division of Professional Licensing/BACB and The Institute for Behavioral Studies standards for internship experiences and supervision.
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this program, students will:
• Have a good grasp of the theoretical perspective of behaviorism and natural science
• Understand the components of valid research
• Be able to observe human behavior and explain it causes based upon the world view of behaviorism and natural science
• Explain how behavioral principles apply to all areas of human endeavor Required Curriculum
Required Courses - 21 Credits Electives
Electives- 15 Credits SPE XXX -3 cr.
Any Special Education course approved by Advisor Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits
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