EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, ABA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The Baylor University Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Assistantships and Scholarships
Specialization is available within both the master's and doctoral degree programs. At the master's level, the
Assistantship positions and scholarships are available to
curriculum is designed to prepare students to become Board
master's and doctoral students through an application and
Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). At the doctoral level, the
interview process. Tuition discounts, stipends and other
curriculum is designed to prepare students to become BCBAs
benefits may be available through these positions.
as well as leaders in behavior analytic research as future professors.
Career Opportunities
Research
The ABA Specialization prepares students in the master's program for the following careers:
Professors in the ABA program collaborate with students to explore and advance research in the following areas:
n ABA Therapist n ABA Consultant
n Developmental disabilities, such as autism and intellectual disabilities
n Behavior Specialist n Autism Specialist
n Treatment of severe challenging behavior, such as selfinjury, aggression, and feeding disorders n Teaching communication skills to children with
The ABA Specialization prepares students in the doctoral program for the following careers:
disabilities n Educational interventions
n Professor in departments of educational psychology and related disciplines.
Students can participate in ongoing research projects with
n Director of Research at ABA centers or clinics.
professors. Students engaged in research activities will have the opportunity to author publications and present research findings at state and national conferences.
Contact Tonya Davis, Phd, BCBA-D | Coordinator of ABA Specialization
Outstanding Faculty
Department of Educational Psychology One Bear Place #97301 | Waco, TX 76798
Professors in the ABA program have varied professional
254-710-6166 | Tonya_Davis@baylor.edu
experiences as BCBAs and are active researchers in the field.
baylor.edu/soe
ABA professors are dedicated to mentoring students to become successful practitioners and innovative researchers.