2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Post-Master’s Certification

Dr. Beverly Kling

Room: HH-312

Tel: 908-737-3845

E-mail: bkling@kean.edu

Program Description

This Post-Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for educators and other professionals. It provides in-depth knowledge and skills in the application of behavioral analytic assessments and intervention strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The goal of this program is also to provide the required coursework while bridging between the implementation of behaviorism with other disciplines using a transdisciplinary model.

Program Requirements

  • 18 credit course sequence
  • 6 credits of program practicum

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.

Required Courses and Practicum

SPED 5701ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

3

SPED 5702EDUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

3

SPED 5705BASIC APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOP- MENTAL DISABILITIES

3

SPED 7901SINGLE SUBJUCT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

3

SPED 7902AUTISM: COLLABORATIVE ABA TRANSDISCI- PLINARY INTERVENTION

3

SPED 7903ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

3

Additional Required Practicum for Completion of Post Master’s Certification

SPED 7904PRACTICUM IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

3

SPED 7905ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN ABA

3

Total Credit Hours: 24