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Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis, M.Ed.

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

The ABA Graduate program will qualify students to meet the requirements necessary to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. This program includes all required ABA specific coursework and supervised practicum hours. 

Total Program Credits: 37

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Application for admission to the graduate program with application fee by the established deadline.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended. 
  3. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university or the international equivalent.
  4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.
  5. For international students whose native language is not English, submit official TOEFL or IELTS band scores. A TOEFL score of 80 iBT (550 pBT) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.5 or higher within the past two years is required.
  6. International students must also meet all US government requirements for international students.
  7. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student. 
Discipline Core Requirements: 37 Credits
EDAB 6010 ABA Concepts and Principles 3
EDAB 6020 Ethics and Professional Competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis 3
EDAB 6030 Developing and Changing Behaviors 3
EDAB 6040 Measurement in Single Subject Design 3
EDAB 6050 Functional Behavior Assessment and Treatment 3
EDAB 6060 Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
EDAB 6070 Training Supervision and Performance Monitoring in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
EDAB 6080 Introduction to Practice in ABA 3
EDAB 6090 Advanced Applications in ABA 2
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 5
EDAB 6100 Group Research Design in ABA 3
EDUC 6110 Applied Statistics for Education 3

  Graduation Requirements:

  1. Residency hours -- all courses must be taken at UVU.
  2. Satisfactory completion of all courseworkwith a minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
  3. All courses passed with a B- or higher. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track. 

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
EDAB 6010 ABA Concepts and Principles 3
EDAB 6080 Introduction to Practice in ABA 3
  Semester total: 6
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
EDAB 6020 Ethics and Professional Competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis 3
EDAB 6100 Group Research Design in ABA 3
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 1
  Semester total: 7
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
EDAB 6030 Developing and Changing Behaviors 3
EDAB 6040 Measurement in Single Subject Design 3
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 1
  Semester total: 7
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6110 Applied Statistics for Education 3
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
EDAB 6050 Functional Behavior Assessment and Treatment 3
EDAB 6060 Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 1
  Semester total: 7
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
EDAB 6070 Training Supervision and Performance Monitoring in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
EDAB 6090 Advanced Applications in ABA 2
EDAB 689R ABA Supervision Seminar 1
  Semester total: 6
  Degree total: 37

Department

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Address problem behavior with functional assessment and behavior support planning that meets best practice standards in applied behavior analysis.
  2. Develop a comprehensive treatment plan that meets best practice standards in Applied Behavior Analysis.
  3. Identify appropriate forms of measurement and data display to make informed clinical decisions.
  4. Develop training and performance monitoring for staff and other stakeholders.
  5. Demonstrate ethical conduct in their professional practice.
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