Requirements for the Master of Arts in Education: Behavior and Autism Studies
- 3.0 GPA from undergraduate program
- Letters of Recommendation
- Letter of Intent/Essay addressing why you would like to pursue a career in ABA
- Teaching license is not required
Master of Arts in Education: Behavior and Autism Studies
BACB Required Content Areas of Study
All students entering the program starting Fall 2025 will participate in graduate courses that meet the BCBA TCO6 Requirements. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBA-6th-Edition-Test-Content-Outline-240903-a.pdf
Students must complete a core set of 10 lecture-based courses (30 credits) and two required practicums (6 credits) as well as 6 credit hours of additional elective coursework chosen with their faculty advisor. The total program involves 42 graduate credits. The core ABA set of classes is based on the content identified by the BACB current task list. It also meets the requirements set forth by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
The students must have a “B-” in all of the courses to remain in the program. As part of the coursework, students will also be required to complete a Capstone project which will be made up of two courses targeting a specific area of study. First, students will conduct a literature review on a chosen academic topic. Then, in a following semester, students will conduct a meta-analysis of their literature review or implement an experimental evaluation within the identified area.
In addition to the coursework, students are responsible for completing the fieldwork requirement set forth by the BACB under a supervising BCBA in order to be eligible for the BCBA exam. Please note that passing the courses and acquiring the hours will give you the opportunity to sit for the exam, however the BCBA certification is only earned after the student has passed the exam.
Students who are enrolled in this program are subject to the policies and guidelines of the School of Education Program as stated in the current Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook. Passing the BCBA exam is not a requirement for graduation.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
As is further described by the Board (www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification requirements, exam content, and procedures undergo reviews and potential changes according to international standards for organizations that grant professional credentials.
Program length: 24 months (based on full-time enrollment)
Program Requirements
Behavior and Autism Studies M.A. Courses
| ABA-501 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| ABA-502 | Theory/Philosophy Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| ABA-503 | Research Methods in Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| ABA-504 | Ethics & Collaboration in ABA | 3 |
| ABA-505 | Skill Based Assessment & Teaching Strategies | 3 |
ABA-506
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| ABA-507 | Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| ABA-508 | Applied Principles in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
ABA-509
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ABA-510
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ABA-511
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ABA-512
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| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Required
Take 6 credits from Graduate Level EDU-courses in consultation with your advisor