Special Education, M.A.: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders Option
Program Description
This Master’s program in Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism Spectrum Disorders is designed for those who are not certified teachers, but would like to pursue coming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). At Kean, you will develop an evidenced-based approach to teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching procedures through the use of empirically validated principles of Learning and ABA. The skills learned in our program will promote best practices and provide graduate students with the skills to improve the quality of life of their learners.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Three Letters of Recommendation (professional experience)
- An appropriate scholarly writing sample
- Professional resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (International Students ONLY)
Program Requirements
- 30 credit course sequence
- 9 credits of Research Project
Those who wish to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination must meet additional requirements to qualify. See www.bacb.com for certification requirements.
Special Education Courses 9
| SPED 5005 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5020 | EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5023 | TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
Required Courses 21
The following course sequence meets the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the 5th Edition Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.
| SPED 5702 | EDUCATING LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5704 | BEHAVIOR AND EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5705 | APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES I | 3 |
| SPED 5706 | APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM & OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5801 | BCBA SUPERVISION AND STAFF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| SPED 7900 | SINGLE-SUBJECT EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN | 3 |
| SPED 7903 | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
Required Research Project 9
| SPED 7906 | INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
| SPED 7907 | CLINICAL RESEARCH IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS I | 3 |
| SPED 7908 | CLINICAL RESEARCH IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39