应用行为科学硕士课程为学生准备参加董事会认证的行为分析师（BCBA）考试做好准备，并成为一名行为分析师。该课程包括由行为分析师认证委员会验证的六门课程，以及与应用行为分析师的研究和工作相一致的四门其他课程。行为分析师为个人，家庭，家庭住宅，学校，心理健康机构，医院，工业和商业机构以及其他与需要强化行为培训和/或咨询的个人合作的机构提供服务。该程序旨在为可在各种环境中使用的可接受的行为管理技术和策略做好准备。
National University's Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis program is designed for those who have a true passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and those with neurodiverse conditions that benefit from behavior change systems. Our curriculum focuses on preparing you to sit for the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) exam.<br><br>ABA is an in-demand and rewarding profession that makes an impact in clients lives. It's a type of therapy focused on helping the patient to modify their behaviors. When successful, ABA can help the patient establish or improve a wide range of critical skills, including social skills, employment-related skills, communication skills, academic skills, and hygiene-related or self-care skills.<br><br>To receive a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, students must complete at least 45 quarter units of graduate work. A total of 4.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed at another institution. To effectively transfer units to this degree, the transferable units were not previously used in earning another advanced degree. In addition, the coursework was completed within the past 7 years. Course equivalence cannot be granted for life experience. Please refer to the graduate information section of the University catalog for admission and evaluation.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br>Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:<br><br>Understand key principles of behavior analysis, including terminology and foundational concepts<br>Apply behavior analytic techniques to design and implement effective interventions for behavior change<br>Develop behavior change programs that incorporate individualized strategies, data collection methods, and measurement systems.<br>Assess the ethical considerations involved in behavior analysis practices, including client rights and professional conduct.