Applied Behavior Analysis MA Dual

Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis is a strategic scientific educational model in which all instruction used by teachers is based on scientific evidence. In this approach, teachers use scientific procedures in the process of fitting the appropriate science-based practices to individual students’ learning and language developmental needs. The program prepares graduates to be dually certified in general and special education from birth to Grade 6 in New York State and reciprocating states and also prepares students to sit for the exam leading to NYS licensure in ABA. Students who successfully complete the M.A. core courses will satisfy the requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.  All students accepted into the program are placed in positions in schools and classrooms that practice applied behavior analysis.

All M.A. students must continually enroll in internship.

M.A. students must meet the liberal arts requirements for NYS teacher certification (by the completion of the program). This necessitates 6 credit hours of science (taught by a science department—social sciences do not count). 6 cr. hrs. of math (taught by a math dept.), 6 cr. hrs. of history/ELA/social studies, and 6 cr. hrs. of a foreign language. AP credits taken during high school or documented demonstration of proficiency (e.g., an exam or CLEP) are also acceptable.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.