Behavior Analysis (PhD)

Description

The PhD program in Behavior Analysis is a 48-credit doctoral program designed to train and position qualified behavior analysts to make significant contributions to 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 48 semester hours, the equivalent of 9 courses, plus the completion of a dissertation. Students may enroll on either a full- or part-time basis beginning in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Required Courses

 

DABA 634Group Design and Statistical Analysis

4.00

DABA 630Experimental Analysis of Behavior

4.00

DABA 633Advanced Single Subject Design

4.00

DABA 601History of Behavior Analysis

4.00

DABA 632Diversity and Advanced Professional Practice Issues for Behavior Analysts

4.00

DABA 640Dissemination

4.00

DABA 690Dissertation

4

DABA 699Dissertation Extension

0

Elective Courses

 

DABA 661Complex Stimulus Control

4.00

DABA 610Verbal Behavior

4.00

DABA 662Behavioral Analysis in Higher Education

4.00

DABA 660Organizational Behavior Management and Consultation

4.00

DABA 625Advanced Functional Assessment & Analysis

4.00

DABA 635Behavioral Medicine

4.00