Behavior Analysis Certification Board Approved University Courses (Approved BCaBA, approved intensive practicum, and BCBA)
ABA Program Courses (One- and Two-Year Rotation)
| Semester Offered | Course Number | Title | Credits |
| Summer 2011 | SPED 593 | Applied Behavior Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Fall 2011 | SPED 551 | Assessment & Program Planning for Special Populations | 3 |
| Fall 2012 | SPED 502 | Research in Special Programs (Single Case Designs) | 3 |
| Fall 2011 | SPED 590 | Internship: ABA Intensive Practicum | 5 |
| Spring 2012 | SPED 574 | Data-Based Instruction | 3 |
| Spring 2012 | SPED 590 | Internship: ABA Intensive Practicum | 5 |
| Summer 2012 | SPED 593 | Applied Behavior Analysis 1 (repeat to start new cohort) | 3 |
| Summer 2012 | SPED 593 | Ethics for Educators & Human Services | 3 |
| Fall 2012 | SPED 502 | Research in Special Programs (Single Case Designs) | 3 |
| Fall 2012 | SPED 590 | Internship: ABA Intensive Practicum | 5 |
| Spring 2013 | SPED 593 | Autism: Characteristics and Intervention | 3 |
| Spring 2013 | SPED 590 | Internship: ABA Intensive Practicum | 5 |
| Summer (yearly) | SPED 593 | Applied Behavior Analysis 1 (repeat for new cohort) | 3 |
| Fall (yearly) | SPED 502 | Research in Special Programs (Single Case Designs) | 3 |
Master of Science in Special Education
Advanced Option, ABA Emphasis
Plan of Study
| Course | Credits |
| A. Professional Core | |
| SPED 502 Research in Special Programs*** | 3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| Total Credits in Professional Core | 6 |
| B. Professional Specialization | |
| SPED 593 Ethics for Behavior Analysts*** | 3 |
| SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations | 3 |
| SPED 551 Assessment and Program Planning for Special Populations** | 3 |
| SPED 574 Data-based instruction** | 3 |
| SPED 593 Applied Behavior Analysis I** | 3 |
| SPED 593 Autism: Characteristics and Interventions*** | 3 |
| Total Credits in Professional Specialization | 18 |
| C. Professional Practice | |
| SPED 590 Internship in ABA** | 5 |
| SPED 590 Internship in ABA** | 5 |
| SPED 590 Internship in ABA*** | 5 |
| Total Credits in Professional Practice option | 15 |
| Total Minimum Credits in MSSE Advanced Studies, ABA Emphasis | 39 |
| ** required for BCaBA |
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