Master of Education in Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis
The Master of Education in Special Education: 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 Education in Special Education: 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.
Outcomes
Program outcomes specific to the Master of Education in Special Education: 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:
- Graduate degree
- Behavior-analytic coursework (BCBA 5th Edition Task List)
- Practical fieldwork in applied behavior analysis (BCBA 5th Edition Task List)
- Demonstrate the knowledge to pass the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination.
Outcomes aligned to the Master of Education in Special Education—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 the 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 the core values of Augustana as well as the conceptual model of the School of Education
For additional information and other requirements for participating in the Augie ABA Program, please refer to augie.edu/aba
Degree Requirements