Behavior Analysis, MA
BCBA Certification Program
42 credit hours
At Lindenwood University, the School of Education offers an MA in Behavior Analysis. Behavior analysis is the science of systematically improving behaviors of shared importance to society. At Lindenwood University, the behavior analysis programs focus on the science of human behavior including principles of behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and professional practice guided by the science. Lindenwood’s course sequence is a verified course sequence (VCS) by the international professional association for behavior analysts, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
The MA in Behavior Analysis program is offered as a cohort program beginning each fall. Upon completion of the MA in Behavior Analysis, graduates will have completed all necessary coursework and supervised fieldwork experiences necessary to register for the BCBA exam. Students completing the MA in Behavior Analysis must
- Commit to the cohort model (Option I or Option II) within this program and take all the courses in the sequence offered.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or behavior analysis from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete application procedures for admission to the university, pay required fees, and be approved by the dean.
- Successfully complete a written entrance assessment.
- Participate in an entrance interview with BCBA faculty.
- Complete 42 semester hours of graduate coursework required to earn a Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Complete the degree requirements within five calendar years from the first day of the first term in which program commenced.
- Meet all the requirements of the master’s program.
- Submit graduation application by deadlines.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA or other admissions requirements may be considered for further evaluation by the School of Education. GRE score submission may be considered in support of an application for admission.
Requirements
Behavior Analysis Curriculum
| EDSBA 50000 | Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 51000 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 51100 | Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis and Introductory Concepts | 3 |
| EDSBA 52000 | Advanced Research Methods in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 52100 | Measurement, Data Display and Interpretation & Experimental Design | 3 |
| EDSBA 53000 | Behavior Change Procedures for Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 53100 | Verbal Behavior Concepts and Applications to Behavior Change Procedures | 3 |
| EDSBA 54000 | Observation and Assessment in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 55000 | Behavior Interventions and Program Management of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 56000 | Master's Project - Behavior Analysis Program | 3 |
Note: Students must earn a passing grade in one fieldwork or concentrated fieldwork course before moving on to the next fieldwork or concentrated fieldwork course. It is recommended that students have passed all other coursework before enrolling in EDSBA 56000 (Master’s Thesis - Behavior Analysis Program).
Option I - Fieldwork - 2000 Supervised Experience Hours
Option II - Concentrated Fieldwork - 500 Supervised Experience Hours
| EDSBA 56100 | Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork I | 3 |
| EDSBA 56200 | Applied Behavioral Analysis Intensive Practicum II | 3 |
| EDSBA 56300 | Applied Behavioral Analysis Intensive Practicum III | 3 |
| EDSBA 56400 | Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork IV - Distance Learning | 3 |