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Caldwell College   Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies Center for Graduate & Continuing Studies Applied Behavior Analysis 120 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006 US   Phone: 1-973-618-3214   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis On Campus   Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a well developed field of study among the helping and education professions. ABA entails the comprehensive use of empirically validated principles of human learning to enhance the development, abilities, and self-direction skills of both children and adults. The 39-credit Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis is an interdisciplinary program that provides coursework across two departments (Education and Psychology). Students are required to show proficiency in coursework and to complete a research thesis. The core curriculum for this program focuses on (a) the methods, principles, and procedures of basic and applied behavior analysis practice and research and (b) the application of behavior analysis and behavioral support in complex environments (i.e., home, school, work, other community settings, and institutional settings). The Master’s program in ABA was designed to prepare students for employment within the fields where there are growing demands for competent professionals with expertise in applied behavior analysis: namely, developmental services, special education, and mental health. The core of the program is 18 credits which have been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ examination. These courses are: PS 526 Behavior Analysis and Learning PS 534 Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis PS 537 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis PS 553 Assessing Autism Interventions PS 556 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis PS 572 Language and Social Skills for Individuals with Autism Those who wish to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst(tm) examination must meet additional requirements to qualify for certification. (See www.bacb.com for certification requirements.)     Accreditation Information: The core of the program is 18 credits which have been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ examination.  # Of Credits Required: 39  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in a related field such as psychology, education, or special education. Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements   Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience   Volunteer Experience   Publications Experience   Foreign Language Requirement   Other Requirements Two letters of recommendation for graduate study. Writing sample: a research-based paper in psychology or education of at least ten pages that was previously submitted as part of an undergraduate or graduate course. Other subject matter may be considered if the candidate has had limited prior psychology or education work. Personal Interview.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 708.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 115  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $607  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10926  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic         Visit Program Website