Location:

Billings, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Overview

Program Description:

Our ABA classes fit in to the Master of Science in Special Education (MSSE) Advanced Studies, Internship option. BCBA eligibility is based on having a master’s degree in education, psychology, or a similar field of study. If you already have a Master's degree you can just elect to take BCBA required courses and supervision. In order to qualify for the professional BCBA exam, you need three things: (a) complete a master’s degree, (b) successfully pass 5 required courses in the BCBA plan of study, and (c) meet supervision requirements for experience. Experience can be earned through the MSU-B university practicum (15 credits of SPED 590 Internship in ABA taken over 3 semesters), or 1,500 documented hours of direct supervision from a board certified behavior analyst who works with you on your job. If you don’t have a BCBA where you are employed, the MSU-B internship is the best option. Applied Behavior Analysis The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the course sequence at MSU Billings as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst Examination® and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Requirements:

BCBA eligibility is based on having a master’s degree in education, psychology, or a similar field of study. If you already have a Master's degree you can just elect to take BCBA required courses and supervision.