The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at the Warner School prepares students to be leaders in the clinical practice of behavior analysis. Our comprehensive program prepares students for the national board certification examination in behavior analysis as well as the New York State licensure requirements. Our program is the only ABA master's degree program in the country that is offered in collaboration with a major medical center. <br>This program offers a fully supported practicum in which students receive mentorship from board-certified and New York State-licensed behavior analysts. Students are carefully matched to practicum sites that are available within the University of Rochester Medical Center behavioral treatment clinics and in community-based settings such as schools and early intervention programs. Additionally, research opportunities are available to students who are interested in learning how to conduct research or want to better prepare themselves for doctoral studies. <br>Graduates of our program have the potential to become board-certified shortly after completing their degree. Join a network of successful alumni who are employed throughout New York State, nationally and internationally.<br>Gain hands-on experience through a minimum of one semester of practicum. Our concentrated supervised fieldwork meets the requirements set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. As behavior analysts-in-training, youll have the opportunity to complete your practicum in a wide variety of settings, such as school districts, non-profit agencies and the University of Rochester Medical Center behavioral clinics.<br>Successful completion of a bachelor's degree. Historically, most behavior analysis students have had an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, human development, sociology or a related field. However, anyone interested in behavior analysis, helping people or addressing issues of social importance is welcome to apply. Before initiating the application process, program faculty are available to meet with students who believe that behavior analysis may meet their career goals.<br>Both of the following programs include all the coursework and at least 225 hours of university-supervised ABA practicum experience, the additional practicum hours needed to sit for the state licensing and BCBA exams can be accrued by students independently, or by taking our credit-bearing practicum multiple times.