B.A. in Psychology
Applied Behavior Analysis Minor
- Los Angeles, CA
- Full-Time, Part-Time
- 4 Years Full time, 8 Years Part time
The B.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor program provides solid preparation in the science of behavior. The purpose of the minor is to prepare students for professional roles in human service, clinic, or school settings. The program also supports the skill development necessary for its graduates to be competitive in graduate study in psychology or health sciences. The ABA minor’s course is approved as a Verified Course Sequence by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, which means that students would be eligible to pursue certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA ®) professionals upon completion of the degree program, to include coursework and practica required for eligibility to sit for the credentialing examination.
Additionally, graduates of the ABA minor may specialize in delivering behavior analytic services with a variety of clinical populations, including children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, students with academic difficulties, individuals with traumatic brain injury or psychiatric disabilities, at-risk families, and the elderly. Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and behavior analysts work in a wide range of professional settings, including:
- Early childhood education
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Residential treatment centers
- Schools
- Service organizations
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Measurement and Evaluation
This course instructs students in conducting an experiment in applied behavior analysis that is methodologically and logically sound, socially valid, ethical, and legal. Experimental designs used in applied behavior analysis, observation and data collection techniques, graphical and statistical analysis of data and procedures for getting a study approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) are also covered.
Functional Assessment
This course instructs students in how to conduct functional behavioral assessments, review assessment data, and develop interventions based on assessment data. Adaptive behavior and skill assessments, such as the Vineland II, ABLLS-R, AFLS, and VB-MAPP are also discussed.
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Students must be enrolled in the B.A. Psychology program and must declare the ABA minor either upon application to the BA Psychology program or prior to completing 84 credits in the BA curriculum.
The Chicago School is dedicated to keeping our academic programs accessible to anyone, regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will help provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.