Behavior analysis is an area of psychology that focuses on environmental influences on behavior. Marquette's program provides exemplary training in both research and practice with a focus on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In both MS and PhD programs, students will complete intensive coursework, receive research mentorship, develop an area of specialization, and complete rigorous practicum training, the goals of this program will be to train behavior analysts to: Implement state of the art behavior analytic assessments and interventions, Consume, evaluate, and translate basic and applied research into effective practice. Make contributions to their field through scholarly writing and presenting, Become leaders and innovators in their field, Promote the ideals of social justice and equality as professionals.<br><br>Marquette students will have the opportunity to study under world-renowned experts in behavior analysis including Drs. Stephanie Hood, Tiffany Kodak, Jeffrey Tiger and Douglas Woods. Students will not only take classes from these faculty, but will have the opportunity to receive practicum training and research mentorship as well. Students are admitted to the MS and PhD program directly by one of these faculty mentors who will serve as the academic adviser for each admitted student. These programs adopt a junior-colleague training model that ensures small cohorts of students with frequent, high-quality mentorship directed toward helping students achieve their professional goals. Our recent graduates have attained positions as university faculty members, clinical program directors, postdoctoral fellows and practicing behavior analysts.