Nov 22, 2024

2022-23 Hamilton Holt School Graduate

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2022-23 Hamilton Holt School Graduate [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science, M.A.

A. Michele Williams, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Director

Mission Statement

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science Program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

The mission of the Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science master’s program is to produce graduates skilled in behavior analysis and clinical science. By the completion of their training, students will exhibit a mastery of application and research skills that will permit them to design and evaluate behavioral interventions and research.

The master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science at Rollins College follows a junior-colleague model to ensure high-quality mentoring of students. Upon entering the program, students work collaboratively with all faculty in every aspect of professional development, including: professional networking, practicum site selection, designing and conducting research, presenting and publishing research, and goal setting with regards to further graduate study or job placement. For the thesis/capstone process in the final year, students are matched with one primary adviser according to research interests.

This program will prepare students for either master’s-level professional practice in applied behavior analysis or for doctoral-level work in clinical psychology or applied behavior analysis.

Curriculum (45 Credits)

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science (ABACS) is a 45 credit hour, cohort-based program. Students are enrolled in either a two- or three-year program of study at the time they are admitted to the program.

Students must satisfy credit hour requirements in each of the following areas in order to graduate. Area requirements were developed in accordance with the Association for Behavior Analysts International (ABAI) accreditation criteria and Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) guidelines. The curriculum also includes broad training in clinical science.

Area 1: Conceptual Foundations (9 credit hours)

BACS 511 - Behavior Assessment Credit(s): 3
BACS 512 - Single Subject Design Credit(s): 3
BACS 613 - Seminar in Radical Behaviorism Credit(s): 3

Area 2: Basic Science (6 credit hours)

BACS 521 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credit(s): 3
BACS 522 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3

Area 3: Clinical Science (6 credit hours)

BACS 531 - Comparative Research Design and Statistics Credit(s): 3
BACS 535 - Behavior Therapies Credit(s): 3
BACS 536 - Clinical Neuropsychology for Behavior Analysts Credit(s): 3
BACS 515 - Special Topics Credit(s): 3

Area 4: Application (9 credit hours)

BACS 541 - Behavioral Interventions I: Applications Credit(s): 3
BACS 542 - Behavioral Interventions II: Special Populations Credit(s): 3
BACS 561 - Organizational Behavior, Culture, and Leadership Credit(s): 3

Area 5: Law and Ethics (3 credit hours)

BACS 551 - Law, Ethics, and Behaviorism Credit(s): 3

Area 6: Supervised Practical Research and Training (8 credit hours)

BACS 661 - Professional Development Credit(s): 2 (credit/no credit)
BACS 671 - Practicum I Credit(s): 2
BACS 672 - Practicum II Credit(s): 2
BACS 673 - Practicum III Credit(s): 2

Area 7: Master’s Thesis or Capstone Equivalent (4 credit hours)

BACS 681 - Thesis or Capstone I Credit(s): 2
BACS 682 - Thesis or Capstone II Credit(s): 2

Program of Study

Students begin the program as a group in the fall term each year and proceed through the course sequence together on either the two-year or three-year track. The cohort feature allows for the development of a community of learners who come together and support one another in pursuit of their academic goals. Courses are offered on weekdays in the evenings. Unless an exemption is granted by the program director, courses must be taken in the sequence below.

The BACB® has approved the following course sequence and practicum as meeting the coursework and experience requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BACB®) Examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.

Two-year program of study (Track A)

First year (Fall) - 9 credit hours

BACS 511 - Behavior Assessment Credit(s): 3
BACS 512 - Single Subject Design Credit(s): 3
BACS 522 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3

First year (Spring) - 12 credit hours

BACS 521 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credit(s): 3
Area 3, Clinical science #1 Credit(s): 3
BACS 541 - Behavioral Interventions I: Applications Credit(s): 3
BACS 561 - Organizational Behavior, Culture, and Leadership Credit(s): 3

First year (Summer) - 8 credit hours

BACS 542 - Behavioral Interventions II: Special Populations Credit(s): 3
Area 3, Clinical Science #2 Credit(s): 3
BACS 671 - Practicum I Credit(s): 2

Second year (Fall) - 10 credit hours

BACS 551 - Law, Ethics, and Behaviorism Credit(s): 3
BACS 613 - Seminar in Radical Behaviorism Credit(s): 3
BACS 672 - Practicum II Credit(s): 2
BACS 681 - Thesis or Capstone I Credit(s): 2

Second year (Spring) - 6 credit hours

BACS 661 - Professional Development Credit(s): 2
BACS 673 - Practicum III Credit(s): 2
BACS 682 - Thesis or Capstone II Credit(s): 2

Three-year program of study (Track B)

First year (Fall) - 6 credit hours

BACS 512 - Single Subject Design Credit(s): 3
BACS 522 - Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3

First year (Spring) - 6 credit hours

BACS 521 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credit(s): 3
Elective Area 3: Clinical Science Credit(s): 4

First year (Summer) - 3 credit hours

Elective: Area 3: Clinical Science Credit(s): 3

Second year (Fall) - 6 credit hours

BACS 511 - Behavior Assessment Credit(s): 3
BACS 613 - Seminar in Radical Behaviorism Credit(s): 3

Second year (Spring) - 6 credit hours

BACS 541 - Behavioral Interventions I: Applications Credit(s): 3
BACS 561 - Organizational Behavior, Culture, and Leadership Credit(s): 3

Second year (Summer) - 5 credit hours

BACS 542 - Behavioral Interventions II: Special Populations Credit(s): 3
BACS 671 - Practicum I Credit(s): 2

Third year (Fall) - 7 credit hours

BACS 551 - Law, Ethics, and Behaviorism Credit(s): 3
BACS 672 - Practicum II Credit(s): 2
BACS 681 - Thesis or Capstone I Credit(s): 2

Third year (Spring) - 6 credit hours

BACS 661 - Professional Development Credit(s): 2
BACS 673 - Practicum III Credit(s): 2
BACS 682 - Thesis or Capstone II Credit(s): 2

Additional Information

Master of Arts (Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science) Additional Information