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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
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The mission of the Masters in Arts program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Rowan University is to:
- provide a strong academic foundation in the science of behavior analysis,
- develop skills necessary to consume current literature and evaluate evidence-based interventions,
- expose students to high quality and ethical clinical training experiences in a variety of settings, and
- foster an appreciation for behavior analysis in both traditional (e.g., home/school, autism, developmental disabilities) and non-traditional settings and populations (e.g., substance use, health behavior).
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA) examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. For more information on becoming a BCBA®, see the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) standards at www.bacb.com.
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Required Courses: 42 s.h.
Total Required Credits for the Program: 42 s.h.
Foundation Courses
None
Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements
- Successful completion of all coursework with no more than two B- grades and no grade lower than B-.
- Successful completion of oral and written comprehensive exams
- Meet standards of professionalism each semester
Benchmarks: Successful completion of all benchmarks is required for continuation in and graduation from the program. Details regarding benchmarks’ timing and assessments will be shared with the student throughout the program by the Academic Advisor.
Benchmark I:
- Timing: Occurs after the completion of 15 prescribed credits PSY 01510 , PSY 02500 , PSY 02510 , PSY 02610 and PSY 02620 .
- Requirements: Candidates must successfully complete all courses as evidenced by grades of B- or better in courses and pass comprehensive written and oral examinations with a score of 70 or better in each section before taking any additional coursework.
- Options: If the student does not successfully pass the benchmark, then the student is invited to re-take any necessary coursework and/or the written/oral exam once more. If still unsuccessful, student will be dismissed from the program.
Benchmark II:
- Timing: Occurs at the conclusion of each semester
- Requirements: Candidates must meet all the requirements of the profession in terms of professional demeanor, client interaction, and ethical behavior as determined by the faculty members and clinical supervisors.
- Options: If the student does not successfully pass the benchmark, then they may be provided a remediation plan for professional behavior by the faculty, or they may be dismissed from the program.
Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA
The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis is a Category 1 program.
For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories
Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Michelle Ennis Soreth, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Robinson Hall
abacoursework@rowan.edu
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