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Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration, MEd

This program provides knowledge of autism and the skills necessary to meet some of the needs of individuals with autism. By completing the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) course sequence, students meet the academic requirements to sit for the national BCBA examination. ABA course work, including supervision and fieldwork, are specifically aligned with current BCBA standards and its corresponding edition of the BCBA exam. Standards and the exam are subject to change, therefore timely completion of the ABA course sequence is essential. Students that complete the remaining nine credits beyond the ABA course sequence will earn a MEd in Special Education.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must submit the following:

  • Resumé
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
  • Three appropriate letters of recommendation, and one must be by a BCBA supervisor
  • Personal statement
  • Active employment in a relevant, related field with at least six months of experience in an ABA-based treatment setting
  • Working with or supervised by certified BCBA personnel (supervisor name and contact information must be submitted upon program entry)

Prerequisite course

SPED 510 - Teaching Exceptional Children in Schools  or an equivalent introductory class in special education

Program of Study

Required courses (9 credits)

Professional Content courses (22 credits)

Exit requirement

Successful completion of comprehensive examination is required

Total minimum credits: 31*

*on a case-by-case basis, an individual course may be waived to bring the minimum number of credits to 28