Special Education, M.A.: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders Option
Program Coordinator: Dr. Randi A. Sarokoff, BCBA-D
Room: HH-310
Tel: 908-737-3849
E-mail: rsarokof@kean.edu
Program Description
This Master’s program in Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism is designed for those who is seeking to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This program option provides in-depth knowledge and skills in the application of behavior analysis assessments and intervention strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders as they are being served within their educational placement. The goal of this program is also to provide the required coursework while bridging between the implementation of behaviorism with other disciplines using a transdisciplinary model.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Three Letters of Recommendation (professional experience)
- An appropriate scholarly writing sample
- Professional resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports
Program Requirements
- 30 credit course sequence
- 9 credits of program practicum
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.
Core Courses
| SPED 5005 | FOUNDATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS | 3 |
| SPED 5020 | EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5050 | Assessment in Spec Ed | 3 |
| SPED 5023 | COMPUTER APPLICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
Courses Required
| SPED 5701 | ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISMýAND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5702 | EDUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTSýWITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTALýDISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5705 | BASIC APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FORýSTUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOP-ý MENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 7901 | SINGLE SUBJUCT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY | 3 |
| SPED 7902 | AUTISM: COLLABORATIVE ABA TRANSDISCI- PLINARY INTERVENTION | 3 |
| SPED 7903 | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
Research/Practicum 9
| SPED 5197 | PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCA-ýTION RESEARCH | 3 |
| SPED 7904 | PRACTICUM IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
| SPED 7905 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN ABA | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39