Applied Behavior Analysis (Ph.D.)
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Program Overview
Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (60 Credits)
The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavior Analysis is a research-based program preparing you to teach at the university level or work as a scientist-practitioner involving business/industry, developmental disabilities (including autism), education, and public policy.
Applied behavior analysis is devoted to the understanding and improvement of human behavior by:
- Objectively defining and measuring the behavior under question, while
- Demonstrating a reliable relationship between the procedures employed and the behavioral improvements gained, by
- Utilizing methods of science, including description, quantification, and analysis.
The Ph.D. program is offered in a synchronous, online format, affording students living outside of the Greater Boston area the opportunity to complete the program from their home states and other countries without the need to relocate.Program Features:
- Program can be completed in as little as three years
- Cohorts begin each September
- No residency requirement
- Offered as a synchronous online model
- 60 semester hours
• 30 hours of coursework
• 30 hours of research and clinical immersion - Expert faculty
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or the equivalent. It is recommended that applicants be a licensed behavior analyst or an active BCBA certificate from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.Doctoral Admission Requirements
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 60
Core Courses - 24 credits
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ABA 701聽-聽The History of Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 705聽-聽Behaviorism and Philosophy of Science (Cr: 3)
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ABA 710聽-聽Conditioning and Learning (Cr: 3)
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ABA 715聽-聽Verbal Behavior and the Science of Human Behavior (Cr: 3)
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ABA 720聽-聽Professional and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 730聽-聽Research Methods and Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 745聽-聽Experimental Design & Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 760聽-聽Technology of Teaching Seminar (Cr: 3)
Electives - 6 credits
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ABA 735聽-聽Advanced Seminar in ABA Research (Cr: 3)
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ABA 751聽-聽Research in Social Skills Training (Cr: 3)
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ABA 754聽-聽Behavioral Research on Complex Skill Acquisition (Cr: 3)
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ABA 758聽-聽Bridging the Gap: The Scientist-Practitioner Model (Cr: 3)
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ABA 761聽-聽Topical Seminar (Cr: 3)
Multiple topics are available
Immersion Experiences - 9 credits
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ABA 762聽-聽Clinical Immersion (Cr: 3)
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ABA 765聽-聽Research Immersion Practicum I (Cr: 3)
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ABA 766聽-聽Research Immersion Practicum II (Cr: 3)
Additional Requirements - 21 credits
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ABA 855聽-聽College Teaching Practicum (Cr: 0)
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ABA 865聽-聽Research Tool Demonstration (Cr: 3)
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ABA 870聽-聽Research Project (Cr: 3)
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ABA 886聽-聽Qualifying Examinations (Cr: 3)
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ABA 891聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation I (Cr: 6)
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ABA 893聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation II (Cr: 6)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Organizes the knowledge, principles, and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis in the conduct of problem- oriented research
- Formulate research questions that are in keeping with a problem-oriented model
- Design problem-oriented research projects to provide evidence-based solutions to socially significant problems
- Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate, promoting equality and meeting professional standards
- Analyze and compare previous research solutions to topics within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis
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ABA 701聽-聽The History of Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)