Program Requirements/Expectations
The Clinical Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis specialization program requires a minimum of 50 semester credits, including 44 credits of classroom-based course work and six credits of practicum. The specialization requires six credits (1000 clock hours) of field-based clinical training held at approved sites. In addition to clinical training, the Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization requires students to complete a thesis (two one-credit courses - BH 406 and BH 506). The curriculum is structured with core classes and electives. Students may repeat BH 519, BH 520, and BH 521 (Special Topics). Students may choose to exceed 50 credits if desired.
Required Core Courses
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BH 400 |
Introduction to ABA |
3 |
| BH 403 |
Analysis and Treatment of Devlop. Disabilities |
2 |
| BH 405 |
Observation & Measurement |
3 |
| BH 406 |
Advanced Research Project I |
1 |
| BH 407 |
Conditioning and Learning |
3 |
| BH 415 |
Professional Development I |
1 |
| BH 416 |
Professional Development II |
1 |
| BH 423 |
Psychopathology |
3 |
| BH 429 |
Clinical & Diagnostic Skills I |
2 |
| BH 432 |
Clinical & Diagnostic Skills II |
2 |
| BH 443 |
Diversity in Clinical Psychology |
2 |
| BH 445 |
Professional Ethics and Issues |
2 |
| BH 455 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| BH 481 |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| BH 493 |
Advanced Intervention: Behavioral |
2 |
| BH 506 |
Advanced Research Project II |
1 |
| BH 512 |
Psychology of the Lifespan |
3 |
| BH 529 |
Behavior Analysis of Instruction |
2 |
| BH 591 |
Practicum I |
2 |
| BH 592 |
Practicum II |
2 |
| BH 593 |
Practicum III |
2 |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| Total M.A. Clinical Psycholog, ABA specialization credits |
50 |
Elective Courses
| BH 408 |
Behavioral Consulting in Organizations |
2 |
| BH 425 |
Intellectual Assessment |
3 |
| BH 519 |
Special Topics I |
1 |
| BH 520 |
Special Topics II |
2 |
| BH 521 |
Special Topics III |
3 |
| BH 522 |
Radical Behaviorism |
1 |
| BH 524 |
Performance Management in Human Services |
2 |
| BH 525 |
Translational Research in ABA |
1 |
| BH 526 |
Seminar Writings in Behavior Analysis |
1 |
| BH 527 |
Analysis & Arrangement of Instructional Content |
2 |
| BH 526 |
Seminal Writings in Behavior Analysis |
1 |
| BH 528 |
Verbal Behavior |
1 |
| BH 561 |
Canonical Writings of B.F. Skinner |
2 |
Updated: September 5, 2007
