esteves school of education
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Esteves School of Education’s master’s and doctoral programs meet the highest standards in the field. Graduates are highly effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Get your degree from anywhere. The M.S. in
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• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • Two letters of recommendation (letters from a BCBA or BCBA-D are preferred) • A 1-2 page career goals essay • A current resume
Benefit from the same personal attention
Deadline: Rolling admission
Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism program is fully online, meaning that it can be tailored to fit your needs and schedule.
Engage with professionals from around the
from faculty that you would get in person – and complete your degree in less than two years.
Approved by NYSED as a licensure qualifying program for Behavior Analysts.
OUTCOMES FOR MORE INFORMATION www.sage.edu/education
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students who complete the program will meet all coursework requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. Sage graduates’ pass rate for the BCBA exam was 72% in 2018, higher than the national average of 65%. Students will meet the NYSED Education requirements for New York State licensure as a Behavioral Analyst.
Start date: Fall, Spring semester
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “Many online programs offer an education, but don’t provide hands-on experience or practicum supervision. At Sage, you can get a rigorous education that covers the concepts and strategies while you fulfill the BCBA practicum requirement. That blend is really important, and there isn’t another program that offers that.” – Sarah Russell, BCBA,’13
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Degree Requirements
• Completion of all required courses. • Students who choose to complete the clinical practicum sequence will meet all requirements for application for the BCBA certification exam. BCBA Coursework
New York State Internship (required for licensure) Optional Practicum Sequence
Other Coursework
ABA 501
Introduction to Behavior Analysis
3 Credits
ABA 503
Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
3 Credits
ABA 505
Behavioral Assessment
3 Credits
ABA 601
Professional Practice in ABA or Professional Practice and Supervision in ABA
3 Credits
ABA 605
Research in ABA
3 Credits
ABA 607
Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts
3 Credits
ABA 610 OR ABA 617
Radical Behaviorism - Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis
3 Credits
ABA 530
ABA New York State Internship
1 Credit
ABA 510
Clinical Practicum in ABA I
2 Credits
ABA 511
Clinical Practicum in ABA II
2 Credits
ABA 512
Clinical Practicum in ABA III
2 Credits
ABA 513
Clinical Practicum in ABA IV
2 Credits
ABA 502
Introduction to the Practice of Behavior Analysis
1 Credit
ABA 515
Introduction to Autism
3 Credits
ABA 517
Maintenance of Client Records
2 Credits
ABA 525
Core Skills in Autism I
3 Credits
ABA 609
Diversity in Education
3 Credits
ABA 698
Capstone in Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
(44 with practicum)
FOR MORE INFORMATION www.sage.edu/education
Optional Thesis Sequence
CONTACT:
Lori Finn, Ph.D., BCBA-D Assistant Professor and Department Chair Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism 518-244-6873 | caba@sage.edu
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ABA 690
Thesis I in ABA
1 Credit
ABA 691
Thesis II in ABA
1 Credit
ABA 692
Thesis III in ABA
1 Credit