Special Education

Undergraduate Minor: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABAC)

This 21-credit minor provides undergraduate students or those who hold bachelor's degrees with the coursework and experience required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination. Twelve credit hours are distributed across four required courses, and the remaining nine across the required practicum.

Course Work (21 credits) Effective Fall 2013

• EDSE 460: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)

• EDSE 461: Analysis and Intervention in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)

• EDSE 462: Applying Behavior Analysis in School and Community Settings (3 credit hours)

• EDSE 464: Ethical and Professional Conduct in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)

• EDSE 490: Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis (9 credit hours)

Students registering in EDSE 490: Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis must complete a practicum application prior to the start of the course in order for supervision and/or practicum placement to be arranged. Individuals completing practicum through the university must obtain professional liability insurance and provide proof of coverage to their practicum supervisor and site personnel prior to starting the practicum. The price of professional liability insurance ranges from $10-$59 for the year. Contact the Division of Special Education and disAbility Research for practicum options and information on applying.