Our online Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis program is focused on providing students with the core skills to serve individuals with behavioral and learning challenges across multiple settings including clinics, schools, residential facilities, and in-home. Behavioral analysis relies upon the best available scientific knowledge to describe, understand, predict, and change behavior.
The Behavior Analysis master’s program provides students with strategies to support the needs and increase the level of independent functioning of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Students learn to guide and teach individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, cognitive impairment, anxiety, mood disorders, eating and feeding disorders, and substance abuse. These same approaches are also used for goals such as increasing student accuracy on academic tasks, managing children’s behavior at home, and increasing work productivity.
Our MEd Behavior Analysis program provides the specific coursework required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and prepares you for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam when supervision requirements are also met.
Behavior Analysis(BA), also known as Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA), is the scientific study of the principles of learning and behavior. BA changes the environment in order to change the behavior.
Behavior analysis focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence. BA is effective for children and adults with psychological disorders in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, homes, and clinics. It has also been shown that consistent ABA can significantly improve behaviors and skills and decrease the need for special services.
Our applied behavior analysis program will teach and further develop skills that prepare you to effectively work within the growing field of behavioral analysis. You will learn to provide the most effective outcomes for those with whom you will work across in a variety of settings. Core areas of focus in the program include behavior research methodology and data-based decision making, application of ethical standards in clinical decision-making, functional behavioral assessment and analysis, intervention design and implementation, and responsive treatment approaches. The Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) verified the course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and working.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
You do not. Classes are asynchronous. You can log on anytime 24/7 to complete your coursework.
To enhance your experience and learning, many of our instructors offer online office hours held at a predetermined date and time.
The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer nearly 100 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.
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