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  The Graduate School of Education 2017–2019 Master of Education (Ed.M.) Programs with No State Certification Programs in the Department of Educational Psychology Ed.M. in Special Education with Board Certified Behavorial Analysis Concentration  

Ed.M. in Special Education with Board Certified Behavorial Analysis Concentration


Coordinator: Dr. Angela O'Donnell (848-932-0830; email: angela.odonnell@gse.rutgers.edu)

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Program Description

The master's degree program in special education with the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sequence provides advanced graduate preparation in special education and enables students to take the coursework required for board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA). The program represents collaboration between the Graduate School of Education (GSE) and the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP).

The 36-credit program is composed of a special education core (15 credits), an ABA core (18 credits), and an elective chosen in consultation with an academic adviser (3 credits). The program DOES NOT include coursework leading to teacher certification in special education. The ABA sequence is pre-approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to meet academic requirements for board certification in behavior analysis. Experience requirements are not currently included in the degree program.

Degree Requirements

The 36-credit program is composed of a special education core (15 credits), an ABA core (18 credits), and an elective chosen in consultation with an academic adviser (3 credits).

Accepted students will have five years to complete the program, from the beginning of any coursework to be counted toward the program.

Courses

Special Education Core (15 credits)

15:293:525  Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3)

15:293:522  Learning Disabilities (3)

15:293:509  Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3)

15:293:523  Inclusive Teaching in Education (3)

15:293:534  Classroom Organization for Special Education (3)

BCBA Core (offered by GSAPP) (18 credits)

18:820:513  Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis (3)

18:820:512  Introduction to Analysis and Single Case Design (3)

18:820:521  Ethical Issues in Behavioral Analysis (3)

18:820:514  Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Changing Behavior (3)

18:820:517  Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior (3)

18:820:516  Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis: State of the Art Teaching Strategies for Children with Autism and Related Disorders (3)

Electives (3 credits)

One elective from  Educational Psychology (290), Learning, Cognition, and Development (295), or Counseling Psychology (297), with adviser's approval.

 
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