Psychology - Behavior Analysis Concentration, B.A. (BANL)
The Behavior Analysis Concentration 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 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introductory Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| Research Methodology Sequence | ||
| PSYC 290 | Psychological Research and Statistics I | 4 |
| PSYC 291 | Psychological Research and Statistics II | 4 |
| Primary Content Domains | ||
| Select three of the following (at least one must be 300 level): | 9 | |
| Development Across the Lifespan | ||
or PSYC 208 | Applied Developmental Psychology | |
or PSYC 208H | Honors: Applied Developmental Psychology | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| Behavior Analysis Sequence | 13 - 18 | |
| Behavior Analysis | ||
| AND Sequence I | ||
| Research in Behavior Analysis | ||
| Functional Assessment and Intervention | ||
| Ethics and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis | ||
| OR Sequence II | ||
| NECC: Seminar and Practica in Clinical Practice | ||
Select two of the following courses: | ||
| NECC: Evidence-Based Teaching | ||
| NECC: Principles of Behavior Analysis | ||
| NECC: Behavior Assessment | ||
| NECC: Methods of Evaluation | ||
| Advanced Research Methods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research | ||
| Research Design and Analysis | ||
| Research Seminar: | ||
| Capstone Experience | ||
| PSYC 301 | Psychology Professional Seminar | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Psychology | ||
| Advanced Seminar in Psychology | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Total Hours | 42-47 | |