Behavior Analysis

Behavior Analysis Concentration

This minor prepares students for careers and/or graduate study in behavior analysis, which has widespread application in areas such as psychology, education, social work, and health and human services.

Experimental Analysis of Behavior Requirements

All coursework is completed at MCLA.

  • PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr)
  • PSYC 290 Psychological Research & Stats I (4 cr)
  • PSYC 291 Psychological Research & Stats II (4 cr)
  • PSYC 316 Behavior Analysis (3 cr)
  • PSYC 416 Research in Behavior Analysis (4 cr)
  • PSYC 516 Functional Assessment & Intervention (3 cr)
  • PSYC 518 Ethics and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis (3 cr)

Total Behavior Analysis Minor Requirements: 24 cr

 


Applied Behavior Analysis Requirements

All coursework is completed at MCLA.

  • PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr
  • PSYC 208 Applied Developmental Psychology 3 cr OR PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC 316 Behavior Analysis 3 cr 
  • PSYC 387 Childhood Disorders 3 cr
  • PSYC 416 Research in Behavior Analysis 3 cr
  • PSYC 516 Func. Assessment & Intervention 3 cr

TOTAL BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS MINOR: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TRACK REQUIREMENTS 18 cr

New England Center for Children Cooperative Program in Behavior Analysis Requirements

With departmental approval, you can spend a semester studying at the New England Center for Children (NECC), in Southborough, MA. The Center is a world-renowned research and treatment facility for autism and related developmental disabilities. Cost of Attendance and housing fees are the same as on the MCLA campus.

For more information, see the BACB web site, or contact Dr. Tom Byrne in the Psychology Department.