BS Applied Behavior Analysis
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 3 | |
| Major Courses | 33 | |
| Prescribed Electives | 18 | |
| Electives | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 36 advanced credit hours required for degree
- 30 upper-division hours and 25% of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement
- Students who are majoring or minoring in ABA must earn a grade of C or better on all ABA major courses (i.e., those starting with EDBA)
- CIP Code: 42.2814
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| Communication | 3 | |
| Communication | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| Subtotal: | 0 | |
| EDBA 3301 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 3302 | Introduction to Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 3303 | Advanced Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 3304 | Ethical and Professional Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 3305 | Functional Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| EDBA 4306 | Applied Behavior Analysis Applications for Behavior Change | 3 |
| EDBA 4307 | Selecting and Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions | 3 |
| EDBA 4308 | Personnel Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 4309 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDBA 4310 | Practicum 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 4320 | Practicum 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Prescribed Electives | 18 | |
| Introduction to Human Services | ||
| Motor Dev and Motor Learning | ||
| Motor Skills Special Populations | ||
| Survey of Exceptional Individuals | ||
| Low Incidence Populations | ||
| Differentiation in Special Education | ||
| Collaboration and Transition Services in Inclusive Settings | ||
| Assessment of Exceptional Individuals | ||
| Federal and State Regulations Concerning Exceptional Individuals | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Infant & Toddler Development | ||
| Professionalism, Leadership and Ethics | ||
| Academics, Creativity & Play | ||
| Working with Diverse Families and Young Children | ||
| Action Research | ||
| Practicum in Growth and Development | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Social & Emotional Development | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Military Psychology | ||
| Subtotal: | 51 | |
| Elective Courses | 24 | |
| Subtotal: | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and the timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| General Education Curriculum | 12 | |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Curriculum | 12 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Education Curriculum | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| General Education Curriculum | 12 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Curriculum | 12 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDBA 3301 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 3305 | Functional Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| EDBA 3302 | Introduction to Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDBA 4306 | Applied Behavior Analysis Applications for Behavior Change | 3 |
| Minor Perscribed Elective | 3 | |
| EDBA 4307 | Selecting and Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions | 3 |
| EDBA 3303 | Advanced Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDBA 4310 | Practicum 1 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 4309 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| Minor/Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| EDBA 3304 | Ethical and Professional Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDBA 4320 | Practicum 2 in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDBA 4308 | Personnel Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Minor/Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Minor/Prescribed Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |