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See For Yourself

Each January we open our doors to potential students at the SIU BAT Program Open House.

Student Testimonials

Mike Bordieri

The coursework and didactic training in the BAT program instilled in me a solid conceptual understanding of behavior analysis. But where the program truly shined was the myriad of supervised fieldwork and research opportunities that the faculty created for me.

Mike Bordieri, BAT Masters Student

Why SIUC?

The Past
The Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program at SIUC was the first master’s degree program in the world specifically in behavior analysis.

The Present

SIUC’s master’s training program has a five-year accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis. SIUC is the only school in Illinois and one of only 11 nationally to have this distinction. SIUC has an approved course sequence from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board for both on- and off-campus courses.

The Future

The faculty, facilities, and training opportunities are growing year after year. Our graduates are in extremely high demand. Most graduates have starting salaries in the $55,000 - $65,000 range.

About Behavior Analysis & Therapy

If you are interested in furthering your education in the exciting discipline of Behavior Analysis and Therapy, we have a training opportunity for you.

Come see all that Behavior Analysis and Therapy at SIU has to offer you. Explore the possibilities.

Application Process

Apply now to the:

The BAT Online Application Deadline for
Spring 2010 is November 16, 2009

Upcoming BAT Online Classes

Spring 2010

January 19-May 14, 2010

REHB 512: Legal & Ethical Issues
REHB 535: Behavioral Observation Methods

BACB Course Sequences Across the State

Springfield, IL & Norris City, IL are homes to BAT course sequences that are specifically designed to prepare students for taking the national certification exam to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Interested in Setting Up Your Own Cohort?

If you or your organization is interested in potentially developing a partnership with SIUC to deliver the BAT program at your site, please contact Dr. Dixon.

BAT Travels North to Chicago

Beginning in 2009 SIU is proud to offer the Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy in the Chicago/Joliet area. SIUC, in a partnership with Trinity Services, Inc., will deliver the degree program over a three year period.