Degree Requirements
The faculty has constructed a curriculum that is cumulative in terms of the knowledge base assumed during each succeeding semester. The curriculum is designed to produce master's level behavior analysts whose knowledge and competence equals or exceeds that which can be obtained anywhere else. There are two tracks. The general/research track is designed to prepare students to enter a research-oriented doctoral program. The applied track is designed to prepare students to enter the job market upon graduation or to pursue a doctorate focusing on applied work. Students who want to be prepared for professional work at completion of the master's degree should complete all coursework in the applied track. There is some flexibility in the courses students in the applied track will take, depending on their individual career goals.
The courses required for the MS degree depend on whether a student selects the research track or the applied track. The core curriculum is the same in either case and core courses should be taken in the order advised by the graduate advisor.
Core Courses
BEHV 5000. Observation and Measurement of Behavior and Environment. 3 hours
BEHV 5010. Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 3 hours
BEHV 5020. Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5010. Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 3 hours
BEHV 5020. Theory and Philosophy in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5100. Introduction to Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5140. Research Methods in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5150. Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5250.10 Quantitative Methods in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours.
BEHV 5810. Practicum. 2 hours
BEHV 5140. Research Methods in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5150. Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5250.10 Quantitative Methods in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours.
BEHV 5810. Practicum. 2 hours
Applied Track - 48 hours inlcuding core
BEHV 5540. Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5560. Development of Behavior Intervention Programs. 3 hours
BEHV 5570. Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service Settings. 3 hours
BEHV 5815. Practicum. (Take two 1-hour)
BEHV 5820. Internship. 3 hours
BEHV 5950. Master’s Thesis. 6 hours
Electives (5 hours) Behavior Analysis or not
Research Track - 42 hours including core
BEHV 5330. Verbal Behavior and the Analysis of Human Behavior. 3 hours
BEHV 5900-BEHV 5910. Special Problems. 3-4 hours
BEHV 5950. Master’s Thesis. 6 hours
Electives (6 hours) Behavior Analysis or not
Electives
BEHV 5028. Autism I: Conceptual/Methodological Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5029. Autism II: Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Practice. 3 hours
BEHV 5250. Topics in Behavior Analysis. 3 hours
BEHV 5330. Verbal Behavior and the Analysis of Human Behavior. (Elective for applied track students) 3 hours
Additional 1-hr Practica
Additional Special Problems
Special Organized Classes (When Available)