Program Overview

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Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.)

The Master’s of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Penn State Harrisburg is designed to prepare graduates to develop comprehensive solutions to socially important problems.

Features of our ABA Program

• The Master’s degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Accreditation Board.
• Includes at least 1,000 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork.
• A master’s project (e.g., empirical research) under faculty guidance and mentoring.
• Flexibility : evening class times are designed to meet the needs of working professionals, as is full- or part-time enrollment.
• Courses are "stacked": most semesters, students can attend three****classes in justtwo****evenings on campus.
• Training from nationally-recognized****experts in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Graduates are eligible for Pennsylvania licensure as a Behavior Specialist.
• Opportunities to participate in research, labs, andconferences.
• Be part of a vast network of supportive alumni, peers, and practicing behavior analysts.

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

We in the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Penn State Harrisburg seek answers to questions related to human behavior. Our overriding mission is to improve socially important behavior through applied behavior analysis and to teach our students to do the same.

An In-Person, Face-to-Face ABA Program

Being a behavior analyst is difficult work. We believe an in-person, face-to-face educational format is the best way to prepare you to be an effective and highly competent professional.

A Competitive, Comprehensive Program

• The program admits about 15 students, full-time (9 credits/semester) or part-time (3-6 credits/semester), each academic year.
• Admissions to the program is competitive, with preference for highly qualified applicants with demonstrated proficiency in academic and clinical settings.
• Full-time students typically complete the program in about two years, perhaps with an additional semester to complete the master project.

Your ABA Degree After Graduation

A 2018 report published by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board shows that demand for behavior analysts has increased by approximately 800 percent from 2010 to 2017 in almost every state. Graduates of the Penn State Harrisburg ABA program serve a wide range of individuals across a multitude of settings around the world.

Certification and Licensure

• Graduates of the program meet the coursework and degree requirements for eligibility to sit for the BCBA examination.
• Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed.

Program Overview

The program's course of study is designed to give students the skills of a competent behavior analyst: in-depth understanding of applied behavioral technology, experimental analysis, methodology, and behavioral philosophy.

Curriculum

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Courses Overview

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Program Requirements for Admission

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Advantages of an In-Person ABA Program

• Advantages of an in-person ABA program are available upon request.

Mission and Outcomes

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Program Learning Objectives

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Resources

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Alumni Experiences in ABA

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Program Contacts and Faculty

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