The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at Augustana (Augie ABA) is delivered completely online and is offered to those who hold a bachelor’s degree and work in a behavior-related setting. Graduates will meet requirements to apply for certification as Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs).
Mission Statement
The Augustana University Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares graduates to successfully apply for certification as Board Certified Behavior Analysts as they become exemplary practitioners in ethical, evidence-based practices in behavior analysis. The program provides a strong foundation in the empirical, conceptual, and applied bases of the science of behavior, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to integrate research, theory, and practice in the delivery of high-quality behavioral services.
Outcomes
The graduate degree programs in the School of Education provide in-depth knowledge and application of research to practice. The master’s degree program in applied behavior analysis enables students to prepare for application for the Board Certification Behavior Analyst examination and to become competent practitioners in applied behavior analysis.
Objectives/outcomes Aligned to the School of Education master’s programs—the graduate will be able to:
● Apply legal and ethical standards related to the education of individuals with disabilities (and to others with need for behavioral support).
● Use evidence-based, research-grounded interventions to support learning and behavior of individuals with disabilities (and others with need for behavioral support).
● Develop and apply instructional practices based on knowledge of individuals with disabilities, their families, communities, and instructional standards.
● Assess the development and learning of individuals with disabilities (and others with need for behavioral support), and use that information to direct and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
● Develop skills for supporting collaboration with families, including skills needed to effectively collaborate with others to accomplish this.
● Analyze, synthesize, and apply research to inform professional practice.
● Demonstrate ability in scholarly writing.
● Demonstrate understanding of both the core values of Augustana University, and the conceptual model of the School of Education.
● Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the empirical, conceptual, and applied foundations of behavior analysis and effectively integrate research, theory, and practice in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral services.
Objectives/outcomes Specific to the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis—the graduate will be able to:
● Meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s requirements to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) examination, which include:
o Graduate degree
o Behavior-analytic coursework
o Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis
● Demonstrate the knowledge to pass the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination
Degree Requirements