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Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management
| Major Code: | 8148 | Degree Awarded: | Master of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Graduate | Age Restriction: | No |
The intensive double degree of ABA and OBM provides graduates with the skills and credentials to work in clinical or human service settings, and in business and industry. It also prepares graduates to work as consultants or in managerial or administrative positions. This degree program is only offered on the main campus in Melbourne.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 57 credit hours is required for this program. Requirements include completing the behavior analysis core curriculum (16 credit hours) with a grade of B or better in each core course, additional coursework related to clinical and education applications of applied behavior analysis; additional coursework related to organizational behavior management; intensive practical training in both areas (16 credit hours); a capstone project in each of the areas; and a final program examination. The final program examination for all students consists of a multiple-choice examination simulating the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s Certification Examination at the behavior analyst (BABA®) level. Typically, the final program examination will be administered toward the end of the student’s final semester or residency.
Curriculum
Behavior Analysis Core (16 credit hours)
| BEH 5100 | Concepts, Principles, and Characteristics of Behavior Analysis |
| BEH 5101 | Behavioral and Functional Assessment |
| BEH 5102 | Experimental Evaluation of Interventions |
| BEH 5103 | Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support |
| BEH 5104 | Ethical and Legal Considerations for Behavior Analysts |
| BEH 5105 | Radical Behaviorism |
Applied Behavior Analysis Clinical Core (16 credit hours)
| BEH 5201 | Ethical and Professional Standards in ABA |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis |
| BEH 5290 | Capstone Project in Applied Behavior Analysis |
| Approved Electives or | |
| BEH 5900 | Thesis Preparation |
| BEH 5999 | Thesis (Thesis Option) |
| Approved Electives |
Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Core (13 credit hours)
| BEH 5400 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management |
| BEH 5401 | Advanced Organizational Behavior Management |
| Capstone Project Option (7 credit hours) | |
| BEH 5450 | Intensive Practical Training in Organizational Behavior Management |
| BEH 5490 | Capstone Project in Organizational Behavior Management (Capstone Option) |
| Thesis Option (7 credit hours) | |
| BEH 5900 | Thesis Preparation |
| BEH 5999 | Thesis |
Business Management (3 credit hours)
| BUS 5430 | Financial Accounting or |
| BUS 5450 | Organizational Behavior |
Foundations of Bio-Psychology (6 credit hours)
| PSY 5105 | Biological Foundations of Behavior |
| PSY 5511 | Clinical Psychopharmacology |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credit hours)
Note: With adviser and program chair approval, six credit hours of thesis may be substituted for BEH 5290 and BEH 5490.
Typical Program Plan
Year 1 Capstone Project and Thesis Options)
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5100 | Concepts, Principles and Characteristics of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BEH 5101 | Behavioral and Functional Assessment | 3 |
| BEH 5102 | Experimental Evaluation of Interventions | 3 |
| BUS 5450 | Organizational Behavior or | |
| PSY 5401 | Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology or | |
| PSY 5421 | Industrial Training | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5103 | Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support. | 3 |
| BEH 5104 | Ethical and Legal Considerations for Behavior Analysts | 1 |
| BEH 5400 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| PSY 5105 | Biological Foundations of Behavior | 3 |
| 10 | ||
| SUMMER | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| 4 | ||
Year 2 (Capstone Project Option)
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5201 | Ethical and Professional Standards in ABA | 1 |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| BEH 5401 | Advanced Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| PSY 5511 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| 11 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5105 | Radical Behaviorism | 3 |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| BEH 5290 | Capstone Project in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| BUS 5430 | Financial Accounting or | |
| PSY 5412 | Performance Appraisal | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| SUMMER | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5450 | Intensive Practical Training in Organizational Behavior Management | 4 |
| BEH 5490 | Capstone Project in Organizational Behavior Management* | 3 |
| 7 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 57
*With adviser and program chair approval, six credit hours of thesis may be substituted for BEH 5290 and BEH 5490.
Year 2 (Thesis Option)
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5201 | Ethical and Professional Standards in ABA | 1 |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| BEH 5401 | Advanced Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| PSY 5511 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| 11 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5105 | Radical Behaviorism | 3 |
| BEH 5250 | Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| BEH 5999 | Thesis | 3 |
| BUS 5430 | Financial Accounting or | |
| PSY 5412 | Performance Appraisal | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| SUMMER | CREDITS | |
| BEH 5450 | Intensive Practical Training in Organizational Behavior Management | 4 |
| BEH 5999 | Thesis | 3 |
| 7 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 57