Standard Plan Of Study For M.A.
M.A. Behavior Analyisis Professional Practice-This plan is for students who started their master's degree program Spring 2025 or later and will apply for BCBA certification after January 1, 2027. (Downloadable Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A. (Online)
| Semester | MA – Behavior Analysis Professional Practice (33 credits over 6 semesters, approximately 2 years) | Credits |
| Semester 1 | BEH5041: Introduction to Concepts & Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BEH5070: Introductory Topics in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| BEH5060: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | BEH5043: Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BEH5052: Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | |
| BEH5061: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Semester 3 | BEH5048: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Skill Acquisition & Performance Improvement | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| BEH5062: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Semester 4 | BEH5049: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Behavior Reduction | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| BEH5063: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Semester 5 | BEH5042: Conceptual Analysis of Behavior for ABA Practitioners | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| BEH5064: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BEH5400: Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management | 3 | |
| BEH5040: Personalized System of Professional Improvement | 1 | |
| BEH0002 (W01): Final Program Exam | 0 | |
| BEH5065: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis | 1 |
M.A. Behavior Analyisis Practice-This plan is for students who started their master's degree program Fall 2024 or earlier and will apply for BCBA certification before January 1, 2027. (Downloadable Standard Plan of Study, M.A. BAP)
| Semester | MA – Behavior Analysis Practice (33 credits over 6 semesters, approximately 2 years) | Credits |
| Semester 1 | BEH5041: Introduction to Concepts & Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BEH5044: Ethics for Behavior Analysts 1 | 1 | |
| BEH5060: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060A) | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | BEH5043: Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BEH5047: Introduction to Assessment and Intervention | 1 | |
| BEH5061: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060B) | 1 | |
| Semester 3 | BEH5048: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Skill Acquisition & Performance Improvement | 3 |
| BEH5050: Supervision & Management Fundamentals | 1 | |
| BEH5062: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060C) | 1 | |
| Semester 4 | BEH5049: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Behavior Reduction | 3 |
| BEH5045: Ethics for Behavior Analysts 2 | 1 | |
| BEH5063: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060D) | 1 | |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| Semester 5 | BEH5042: Conceptual Analysis of Behavior for ABA Practitioners | 3 |
| BEH5051: Advanced Personnel Supervision & Management | 1 | |
| BEH5064: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060E) | 1 | |
| Restricted Elective | 1 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BEH5040: Personalized System of Professional Improvement | 1 | |
| BEH5065: Applied Experience in Behavior Analysis (formerly BEH5060F) | 1 | |
| BEH0002: Final Program Exam | 0 | |
| Restricted Electives (three separate 1-credit courses) | 3 | |
| BEH5046: Ethics For Behavior Analysts 3 | 1 |
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