Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Science
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) requires 33 semester hours. Students can choose from a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder or Special Education. Contact Dr. Berenice de la Cruz at bdelacruz@tamusa.edu for additional information.
Contact Dr. Berenice de la Cruz at bdelacruz@tamusa.edu for more information.
Graduate program applicants apply for admission through GradCAS. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required for admission (or 3.0 in the last 60 hours). Conditional admission may be granted if GPA minimum requirements are not met. Applicants should submit a resume; 1 letter of recommendation from a current or past professor, supervisor, or work colleague; and a one-page personal statement of why the applicant wants to enter the program and their professional goals.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDBA 5301 | Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5302 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5303 | Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5304 | Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5305 | Interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5306 | Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5309 | Behaviorism | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 21 | |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| EDBA 5307 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDBA 5310 | Practicum and Research 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5320 | Practicum and Research 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Concentration (Select 3 SCH) | 3 | |
| Verbal Behavior | ||
| Thesis in Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Bldg Succ Comm Partnerships | ||
| Current Education Topics and Issues in Culturally Diverse Communities | ||
| Foundations in Diversity Education Curriculum | ||
| Theories of Counseling | ||
| Human Dev Across Lifespan | ||
| Guidance Advanced Topics | ||
| Assessment | ||
| Undrstnd/Value Young Child/Fam | ||
| Advocacy | ||
| Critical Approaches to Literacy in Early Childhood | ||
| Research in Spec Education | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Accom Diverse Pop in Classroom | ||
| Ed Test & Measure of Exc Lrnr | ||
| Dsgn Instr & Behav Pgr Sp Pop | ||
| Teaching Stds Low Incd Disabil | ||
| Behav Aspcts of Clss Org & Mgt | ||
| Fed Leg, Litigation & Advocacy | ||
| Subtotal: | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Special Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDBA 5301 | Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5302 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5303 | Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5304 | Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5305 | Interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5306 | Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5309 | Behaviorism | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 21 | |
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| EDBA 5310 | Practicum and Research 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5320 | Practicum and Research 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 6 | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Special Education Concentration (Select 6 SCH) | ||
| Verbal Behavior | ||
| Thesis in Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Research in Spec Education | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Accom Diverse Pop in Classroom | ||
| Ed Test & Measure of Exc Lrnr | ||
| Dsgn Instr & Behav Pgr Sp Pop | ||
| Teaching Stds Low Incd Disabil | ||
| Behav Aspcts of Clss Org & Mgt | ||
| Fed Leg, Litigation & Advocacy | ||
| Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Issues | ||
| Bldg Succ Comm Partnerships | ||
| Current Education Topics and Issues in Culturally Diverse Communities | ||
| Foundations in Diversity Education Curriculum | ||
| Subtotal: | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| EDBA 5301 | Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5302 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDBA 5303 | Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5307 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDBA 5304 | Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5305 | Interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDBA 5310 | Practicum and Research 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5306 | Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDBA 5309 | Behaviorism | 3 |
| EDBA 5320 | Practicum and Research 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Special Education Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| EDBA 5301 | Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5302 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDBA 5303 | Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5310 | Practicum and Research 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDBA 5304 | Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDBA 5305 | Interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 5320 | Practicum and Research 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDBA 5309 | Behaviorism | 3 |
| EDBA 5306 | Supervision and Management in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |