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  • Program Overview

    Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis (60 Credits)

    The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavior Analysis is a research-based program preparing you to teach at the university level or work as a scientist-practitioner involving business/industry, developmental disabilities (including autism), education, and public policy.

    The Behavior Science Research Track is focused on the development of skills in scholarly research, including in basic, human operant, translational, and applied contexts.

    The Behavior Analytic Practice Track is focused on the broad application of the science of behavior across populations, industries, and professional landscapes.

    Both tracks develop professionals with deep expertise in conducting research, teaching in higher education, collaborating with professionals from multiple disciplines and industries, and engaging in the dissemination of the science of ABA.

    Upon completion of the program, students will:

    • Organize the knowledge, principles, and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis in the conduct of problem-oriented research
    • Formulate research questions that are in keeping with a problem-oriented model
    • Design problem-oriented research projects to provide evidence-based solutions to socially significant problems
    • Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate, promoting equality and meeting professional standards
    • Analyze and compare previous research solutions to topics within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis

     

    Applied behavior analysis is devoted to the understanding and improvement of human behavior by:

    • Objectively defining and measuring the behavior under question, while
    • Demonstrating a reliable relationship between the procedures employed and the behavioral improvements gained, by
    • Utilizing methods of science, including description, quantification, and analysis.
    The Ph.D. program is offered in a synchronous, online format, affording students living outside of the Greater Boston area the opportunity to complete the program from their home states and other countries without the need to relocate.
     

    Program Features:

    • Program can be completed in as little as three years
    • Cohorts begin each September
    • No residency requirement
    • Offered as a synchronous online model
    • 60 semester hours
      • 30 hours of coursework
      • 30 hours of research and clinical immersion
    • Expert faculty
    Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or the equivalent. It is recommended that applicants be a licensed behavior analyst or an active BCBA certificate from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. 

    Doctoral Admission Requirements

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  • Curriculum

    Behavior Science Research Track Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 60

    Core Courses - 27 credits

    • ABA 701聽-聽The History of Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 705聽-聽Behaviorism and Philosophy of Science (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 710聽-聽Conditioning and Learning (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 715聽-聽Verbal Behavior and the Science of Human Behavior (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 720聽-聽Professional and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 730聽-聽Research Methods and Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 745聽-聽Experimental Design & Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 760聽-聽Technology of Teaching Seminar (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 865聽-聽Advanced Scholarship in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)

    General Electives - 6 credits

    Must choose two courses from the following:聽

    • ABA 735聽-聽Advanced Seminar in ABA Research (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 751聽-聽Research in Social Skills Training (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 754聽-聽Behavioral Research on Complex Skill Acquisition (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 758聽-聽Bridging the Gap: The Scientist-Practitioner Model (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 761聽-聽Topical Seminar (Cr: 3)
      Multiple topics are available

    Immersion Experiences - 9 credits

    • ABA 762聽-聽Clinical Immersion I (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 765聽-聽Research Immersion Practicum I (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 766聽-聽Research Immersion Practicum II (Cr: 3)

    Additional Requirements - 18 credits

    • ABA 855聽-聽College Teaching Practicum (Cr: 0)
    • ABA 870聽-聽ABA Research Project (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 886聽-聽Qualifying Examinations (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 891聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation I (Cr: 6)
    • ABA 893聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation II (Cr: 6)

    Behavior Analytic Practice Track Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 60

    Core Courses - 33 credits

    • ABA 701聽-聽The History of Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 704聽-聽Effective Collaboration and Consultation (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 705聽-聽Behaviorism and Philosophy of Science (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 711聽-聽Topical Seminar in Supervision and Leadership (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 720聽-聽Professional and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 730聽-聽Research Methods and Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 745聽-聽Experimental Design & Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 758聽-聽Bridging the Gap: The Scientist-Practitioner Model (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 865聽-聽Advanced Scholarship in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 7XX聽-聽Learning and Development (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 7XX聽-聽Behavioral Systems Analysis (Cr: 3)

    General Electives - 3 credits

    Must choose one course from the following:

    • ABA 715聽-聽Verbal Behavior and the Science of Human Behavior (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 735聽-聽Advanced Seminar in ABA Research (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 751聽-聽Research in Social Skills Training (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 754聽-聽Behavioral Research on Complex Skill Acquisition (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 761聽-聽Topical Seminar (Cr: 3)

    Immersion Experiences - 6 credits

    • ABA 7XX聽-聽Practice Immersion I (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 709聽-聽Practice Immersion II (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 762聽-聽Clinical Immersion I (Cr: 3)

    Additional Requirements - 18 credits

    • ABA 816聽-聽Practice Project (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 855聽-聽College Teaching Practicum (Cr: 0)
    • ABA 886聽-聽Qualifying Examinations (Cr: 3)
    • ABA 891聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation I (Cr: 6)
    • ABA 893聽-聽Doctoral Dissertation II (Cr: 6)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the program, students will:

    • Organizes the knowledge, principles, and skills of Applied Behavior Analysis in the conduct of problem- oriented research
    • Formulate research questions that are in keeping with a problem-oriented model
    • Design problem-oriented research projects to provide evidence-based solutions to socially significant problems
    • Demonstrate skill in planning curriculum and instruction, delivering effective instruction, managing classroom climate, promoting equality and meeting professional standards
    • Analyze and compare previous research solutions to topics within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis