University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences 12 courses
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (BC) Department: Child and Family Studies Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information This Major shares core requirements with the Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. The Master’s of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed to meet growing needs in Florida and nationally for practitioners who can work effectively in the fields of developmental disabilities, autism, education, child protective services, child behavior disorders, rehabilitation, mental health, and business and technology. ABA provides an approach for developing, implementing, and evaluating practical strategies to produce changes in socially significant behaviors of individuals in the context of community settings. Three important features characterize the scientific basis upon which ABA is built: a) it focuses upon objectively measurable behavior of individuals; b) it studies environmental influences upon the targeted behaviors; and c) it places a premium upon single-subject research designs to analyze the effects of different environmental variables. The master’s degree in ABA is in the Department of Child and Family Studies in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. Students demonstrate knowledge of behavioral principles and procedures in courses that constitute a core curriculum, demonstrate applied behavior analysis skills through supervised fieldwork experiences, and complete a data based thesis. The major is designed to...
Shared Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHS 6701 | Applied Behavior Analysis Basic Principles | 3 |
| MHS 6937 | Behavior Theory | 3 |
| MHS 6615 | Functional Assessment | 3 |
| MHS 6780 | Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| MHS 6201 | Applied Behavior Analysis in Complex Community Environments | 3 |
| MHS 6744 | Single Case Experimental Design | 3 |
| Total Shared Core Requirements | 18 credits | |
Additional Required Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHS 6719 | Introduction to Research in Applied Behavior Analysis | 2 |
| MHS 6616 | Supervision and Training in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| MHS 6708 | Experimental Analysis of Behavior I | 3 |
| EAB 6790 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Additional Required Course | 11 credits | |
Practicum
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHS 6940 | Practicum in Behavior Analysis in Community Settings | 1-3 |
| Total Practicum | 8 credits | |
Thesis (8 Credit Hours Minimum)
(Offered face-to-face)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHS 6971 | Thesis in Applied Behavior Analysis | 2-6 |
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