M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis Curriculum

Required Courses (all 3 credits)

  • CSA610 Behaviorism
  • CSA707 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
  • CSA709 Ethics for Behavior Analysts
  • CSA600 Basic Behavior Analysis
  • CSA640 Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • CSA708 Applying Behavior Analysis Technology 
  • CSA541Behavior Analytic Research Methods
  • CSA711 Organizational Behavior Management: A Behavioral Perspective
  • CSA712 Autism and Developmental Disabilities
  • CSA542 Thesis Research
  • CSA900 Supervised Practicum

Electives (choose one elective) = 3 credits

  • CSA710 Behavioral Pediatrics
  • CSA715 ABA in Education and Behavioral Consultation
  • CSA704 Maintenance of Client Records

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

  • CSA610 Behaviorism
  • CSA707 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
  • CSA709 Ethics for Behavior Analysts

Second Semester

  • CSA600 Basic Behavior Analysis
  • CSA640 Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • CSA708 Applying Behavior Analysis Technology

Third Semester

  • CSA541 Behavior Analytic Research Methods
  • CSA711 Organizational Behavior Management: A Behavioral Perspective
  • CSA712 Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Fourth Semester

  • CSA900 Supervised Practicum
  • CSA542 Thesis Research
  • Elective course

Students will have the option of following the above-recommended sequence to complete the MS program in 4 semesters. If they choose to complete the program in a part-time format of 1-2 classes per semester, that will be acceptable as well.