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Behavior Analysis Minor (For Non-Psychology Majors) (BANL)

The Behavior Analysis Minor prepares students for careers and graduate study in behavior analysis, an evidence-based field with applications in education, research, human services, behavioral pharmacology, health, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior management. Students also have the opportunity to complete a portion of the concentration requirements through the MCLA–New England Center for Children cooperative program.

Students graduating with a concentration in Behavior Analysis Concentration (For Non-Psychology Majors) are able to:

  • Apply the concepts and principles of behavior analysis;
  • Demonstrate competence in interpreting, designing, and conducting single-case experimental designs;
  • Design and interpret functional behavioral assessments;
  • Demonstrate competence in the application of behavior-change procedures;
  • Apply ethical standards relevant to professional behavior analysts.
PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 290Psychological Research and Statistics I4
PSYC 291Psychological Research and Statistics II4
PSYC 316Behavior Analysis3
PSYC 416Research in Behavior Analysis4
PSYC 516Functional Assessment and Intervention3
PSYC 518Ethics and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis3
Total Hours24