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Capella University
HAROLD ABEL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

MS Master of Science in Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 55

Core Courses

25 course quarter credits.

PSY5002
Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology+ (5 quarter credits)
PSY5005
Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology (5 quarter credits) +
PSY7610
Tests and Measurements (5 quarter credits)
PSY7620
Inferential Statistics (5 quarter credits)
PSY7650
Research Methods (5 quarter credits)

Specialization Courses

25 course quarter credits.

PSY7701
Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (5 quarter credits)
PSY7702
Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis* (5 quarter credits)
PSY7703
Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Application* (5 quarter credits)
PSY7704
Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism* (5 quarter credits)
PSY7705
Ethics for Applied Behavior Analysis* (5 quarter credits)
PSY7706
Issues in Assessment, Intervention Support, and Related Systems* (5 quarter credits)
PSY5201
Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology* (5 quarter credits)

+Learners who may need additional support developing graduate-level academic and professional writing skills are placed in PSY5005.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Check state licensure requirements. The license to practice as a professional psychologist or counselor is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This [program/ specialization/ certificate] is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 15 credits into this specialization.

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