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Applied Behavior Analysis

Best known as a treatment for children with autism, applied behavior analysis represents one of the fastest-growing professional areas in psychology.

Salve Regina's graduate program in applied behavior analysis incorporates the six master's-level courses and practicum experience required to sit for the national certification exam, while elective courses allow students to select academic study in areas that fulfill personal and professional objectives. Our program has been reviewed and approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

The combination of coursework and practicum experience allows students to explore integration of theory and practice necessary to build strong skills in the field. Coursework in areas such as ethics and professional conduct, measurement and data analysis, behavior change techniques, assessment and systems management prepares students for the national certification exam. Sites for practicum placements are coordinated through the graduate program.

After earning their BACB certification, our graduates are prepared for work in a variety of settings, such as law enforcement and corrections, business, hospitals and treatment centers.

With courses available at our Newport campus and our Center for Adult Education in Warwick, our program offers working students a flexible schedule and an opportunity to accelerate the completion of their degree.

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Applied Behavior Analysis: Ethics and Professional Conduct
Graduate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis

The curriculum for this course is based on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's professional disciplinary and ethical standards and the guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts. Practicing within the limits of professional competency and the ethical implications of various treatment designs are stressed. Students apply the ethical principles of the field of behavior analysis to a variety of case studies illustrating ethical decision-making in professional practice.

Graduate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Did you know?

ABA is growing
ABA is growing

With the prevalence of autism estimated by the Centers for Disease Control at 1 in 88 and rising, applied behavior analysis is one of the fastest growing professional areas in psychology. Applied behavior analysis is best known as the one empirically validated therapy for children with autism, according to the Office of the Surgeon General.