Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (New Brunswick) 14 courses
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Ed.M. in Special Education with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offered at the GSE in collaboration with the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) provides advanced graduate preparation in special education and enables students to take the coursework required to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. This Ed.M. is intended for students seeking the coursework to fulfill eligibility requirements to sit for the BCBA examination. Through completion of the required courses, students will develop knowledge, and competencies in inclusive education, assessment, intervention, teaching, collaboration, data-based decision making, consultation, instructional technology, related social issues, and New Jersey Special Education Law balancing wellness promotion and risk-based prevention approaches for a diverse group of learners. This advanced degree program DOES NOT lead to teacher certification in special education. The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified that the program courses meet the coursework eligibility requirements for candidates to sit for the BCBA examination. Applicants will need to meet additional experiential requirements to be deemed eligible to take the examination. These requirements are not currently included in this degree program.
ABA Core (18 credits)
18:820:512 Introduction to Analysis and Single Case Design (3) 18:820:513 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis (3) 18:820:516 Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Functional Assessment and Treatment Development (prereqs: 820:512 & 820:513) (3) 18:820:521 Ethics for Behavior Analysts (prereqs: 820:512 & 820:513) (3) 18:820:546 Special Topics: Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Skills Assessment and Instructional Strategies (prereqs: 820:512 & 820:513) (3) 18:820:537 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis (prereqs: 820:512 & 820:513) (3)
Special Education Core (15 credits)
15:293:509 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3) 15:293:522 Learning Disabilities (3) 15:293:523 Inclusive Teaching in Education* (3) 15:293:525 Psychology of the Exceptional Child** (3) 15:293:534 Classroom Organization for Inclusive and Special Classrooms (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:293:509 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| 15:293:522 | Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| 15:293:523 | Inclusive Teaching in Education | 3 |
| 15:293:525 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| 15:293:534 | Classroom Organization for Inclusive and Special Classrooms | 3 |
| Total Special Education Core (15 credits) | 15 credits | |
Elective (with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
One course in (290) Educational Psychology, (293) Special Education, (295) Learning, Cognition, and Development, or (297) Counseling Psychology. No ABA/BCBA courses are permitted to fill the elective requirement. *Students who have successfully taken 05:300:304 Fall 2025 or after as part of a 5-year or post-baccalaureate initial certification program at the GSE may substitute that course for 15:293:523. **Students who have successfully taken 15:293:539 as part of a 5-year or post-baccalaureate initial certification program at the GSE may substitute that course for 15:293:525.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 18:820:522 | Personnel Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| 05:300:304 or 15:293:523 | Arts Across the Curriculum or Inclusive Teaching in Education | 3 |
| 15:293:539 or 15:293:525 | Students with Disabilities, Schools, and Social Justice or Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Elective (with advisor’s approval) (3 credits) | 3 credits | |
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