Program Overview

Applied Behavior Analysis Degree

Overview

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) degree program at the University of North Texas (UNT) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science of behavior and the technology of behavior change. The program focuses on the application of behavioral principles to improve the quality of individuals' lives, particularly those with autism, developmental delays, or other behavioral difficulties.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Why Earn an Applied Behavior Analysis Degree?

The ABA degree program at UNT provides students with a unique opportunity to learn about the science of behavior and its applications in various settings. The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of behavioral principles, data collection and analysis, and behavior change techniques.

Marketable Skills

• Design data collection systems
• Implement behavioral assessments
• Implement procedures to change behavior
• Case conceptualization
• Oral and written communication

Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Highlights

• UNT's Department of Behavior Analysis was the nation's first stand-alone department of behavior analysis and offered the first undergraduate degree in the field.
• The program includes an Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence (VCS), which provides the coursework required for certification.
• The department has been recognized for its tradition of leadership in teaching, service, and scholarship by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the ABA degree program at UNT are competitive for positions in various fields, including:

• ABA therapy for families with children with autism
• Residential and training facilities for people with disabilities
• School settings
• University research labs

Applied Behavior Analysis Degree Courses

• Behavior Principles I (3 hrs)
• Behavior Principles II (3 hrs)
• Behavior Change Techniques (4 hrs)
• Building Skills with Behavior Technology (4 hrs)
• Behavior Principles and Self-Management (3 hrs)
• Organizational Behavior Management (3 hrs)

Related Programs

• Applied Behavior Analysis M.A.
• Applied Behavior Analysis Certification

Similar Areas of Study

• Health & Wellness
• Public Service
• STEM

Department Information

• Department of Behavior Analysis
• College of Health and Public Service
• Chilton Hall 360