Behavior Analysis (PhD)

Description

The PhD program in Behavior Analysis is a 68-credit doctoral program designed to train and position qualified behavior analysts to make significant contributions to the science and to the community. Coursework includes topics such as behavioral assessment, descriptive analysis, demonstration of functional relations, measurement and intervention tactics, data display and interpretation, selection of target behaviors and goals, family issues, legal and ethical issues and crisis management.

 

Requirements for Entry into Program

Candidates must have a Master's degree or higher in Behavioral Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field, including psychology, education, or special education. Additional requirements include official transcripts from all coursework completed since high school, three letters of recommendation, a résumé, a statement of purpose, an analytical writing sample, an interview, and official GRE general test scores.

 

Degree Requirements

This program requires 68 semester hours, the equivalent of 17 courses. Students may enroll on either a full- or part-time basis beginning in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Core Courses

 

DEDU 651Applied Statistical Analysis I

4.00

DEDU 652Applied Statistical Analysis II

4.00

DEDU 653Qualitative Research

3.00

DEDU 654Quantitative Research

4.00

DEDU 655Diversity in Education

4.00

DEDU 670Dissertation Seminar

2.00

DEDU 690Dissertation

Variable

DEDU 699Dissertation Extension

0

Cognate Courses

 

DABA 601History of Behaviorism

4.00

DABA 610Verbal Behavior

4.00

DABA 615Behavioral Research in Education

4.00

DABA 616Behavioral Consultations in Schools

4.00

DABA 620Organizational Behavior Management

4.00

DABA 625Advanced Functional Assessment & Analysis

4.00

DABA 630Experimental Analysis of Behavior

4.00

DABA 635Behavioral Medicine

4.00

DABA 640Scholarly & Professional Activity

4.00