Chicago School Of Professional Psychology, The

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Description:

Students pursuing a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis are trained to bring about socially significant behavioral changes in individuals with developmental disabilities, those in regular educational settings, and those who wish to improve performance or master skills in a variety of areas. Using a natural science approach, ABA professionals systematically collect and analyze data to validate incremental changes in observable behavior. At the Los Angeles Campus, students have the unique opportunity to train professionals and caregivers in ABA techniques through the Campus' TEACH Center.

The Chicago School's learning approach to ABA is based on the Radical Behaviorist model that includes advanced areas such as precision teaching, instructional design, and verbal behavior, coupled with an unsurpassed range of real-world training, including four practicum experiences and two semester-long internships. The program is unique in that students receive a solid foundation in the principles of clinical psychology, in addition to thorough training in ABA techniques, that prepares them to work with a range of populations in both clinical and business/industry settings. The ABA masters program provides theoretical frameworks and scientific bases of ABA clinical work. Graduates will also develop skills that will be beneficial to their professional practices, such as the ability to appropriately determine the cause(s) of problem behavior, develop effective interventions, and properly assess outcomes.

Chicago School's ABA course sequence is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® and graduates are eligible to sit for national certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board®.

ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOL

The Chicago School is a not-for-profit, accredited institution with more than 3,500 students at campuses across the country (Chicago, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Calif., and Washington, D.C.) and online. As the nation's oldest and largest graduate school devoted exclusively to psychology and related behavioral science, TCSPP offers more than 20 degree programs and a wealth of opportunities for international experiences.

Our focus is not strictly on research or traditional clinical practice, but on preparing students to be extraordinary practitioners, equipped to make a lasting impact on individual lives, in business settings, in diverse and underserved communities, and around the globe.

ABOUT OUR CHICAGO CAMPUS

Located directly on the Chicago River in the heart of downtown, our Chicago location is just steps away from Lake Michigan, the theatre district, the famed Magnificent Mile, dozens of museums, and some of the world's top restaurants and clubs. Sometimes described as a colorful "patchwork quilt" of diverse neighborhoods, Chicago provides a true multicultural environment for your educational training.

Accreditation:

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999