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Behavior Analysis, MA

BCBA Certification Program

42 credit hours

At Lindenwood University, the College of Education and Human Services 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. Our current approved course sequence meets the requirements for accreditation by the Association for Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board. 

The MA in behavior analysis program is offered as a cohort program beginning each fall. Upon completion, 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 meet the following program requirements:

  • Students do not have to possess teaching certification to be accepted into this program.
  • Commit to the cohort model within this program and take all the courses in the sequence offered.
  • All program coursework must be completed prior to taking the BCBA certification exam.
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree 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.
  • Complete 42 semester credit hours of graduate coursework required and complete supervised fieldwork experiences (option I or II). 
  • 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.

Requirements

Major Coursework

30 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDSBA 50000Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis

3
EDSBA 51000Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis

3
EDSBA 51100Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis and Introductory Concepts

3
EDSBA 52000Advanced Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis

3
EDSBA 52100Measurement, Data Display and Interpretation & Experimental Design

3
EDSBA 53000Behavior Change Procedures for Applied Behavior Analysis

3
EDSBA 53100Verbal Behavior and Applications to Behavior Change Procedures

3
EDSBA 54000Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis

3
EDSBA 55000Performance Diagnostics, Supervision, and Organizational Behavior Management

3
EDSBA 56000Master's Thesis - Behavior Analysis Program

3

Note: Students must earn a C or better in one fieldwork or concentrated fieldwork course before moving on to the next fieldwork or concentrated fieldwork course. It is recommended that students have earned a C or better in all other coursework before enrolling in EDSBA 56000 (Master’s Thesis - Behavior Analysis Program).

Option I - Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork - 1500 Supervised Experience Hours

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDSBA 56100Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork I

3
EDSBA 56200Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork II

3
EDSBA 56300Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork III

3
EDSBA 56400Behavior Analysis Concentrated Fieldwork IV

3

Option II - Behavior Analysis Fieldwork - 2000 Supervised Experience Hours

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDSBA 58100Behavior Analysis Fieldwork I - Distance Learning

3
EDSBA 58200Behavior Analysis Fieldwork II - Distance Learning

3
EDSBA 58300Behavior Analysis Fieldwork III - Distance Learning

3
EDSBA 58400Behavior Analysis Fieldwork IV - Distance Learning

3