2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

Special Education, M.A.: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders Option

Program Coordinator: Dr. Randi A. Sarokoff, BCBA-D

Room: HH-310

Tel: 908-737-3849

E-mail: rsarokof@kean.edu

Program Description

This Master’s program in Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism is designed for those who is seeking to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  This program option provides in-depth knowledge and skills in the application of behavior analysis assessments and intervention strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders as they are being served within their educational placement. 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.


Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:

  • Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (professional experience)
  • An appropriate scholarly writing sample 
  • Professional resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports


Program Requirements

  • 30 credit course sequence
  • 9 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.

Core Courses

SPED 5005FOUNDATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS

3

SPED 5020EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

3

SPED 5050Assessment in Spec Ed

3

SPED 5023COMPUTER APPLICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

Courses Required

SPED 5701ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISMýAND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

3

SPED 5702EDUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTSýWITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTALýDISABILITIES

3

SPED 5705BASIC APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FORýSTUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOP-ý 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

Research/Practicum 9

SPED 5197PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCA-ýTION RESEARCH

3

SPED 7904PRACTICUM IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

3

SPED 7905ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN ABA

3

Total Credit Hours: 39