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Andre Anderson

Thanks so much BAT On-Line for all you have done. I just passed the BCAB exam!

-Andre Anderson, Nashville, Tennessee, Behavior Analyst

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Required Graduate Classes for the Masters Program Include:
  • Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
  • Behavior Observation and Assessment Methods
  • Single Subject Research Design
  • Group Research Design
  • Complex Behavior Analysis
  • Staff Training and Supervision
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis
  • Behavior Analysis Practicum
  • Behavior Analysis Internship
  • Thesis or Research Paper
Required Graduate Classes for the Doctoral Program Include:
  • Philosophy of Radical Behaviorism
  • Advanced Behavior Analysis Research Methods
  • Verbal Behavior
  • Statistics
  • Linear Regression
  • Medical Aspects of Disabilities
  • Supervised teaching
  • Supervised research
  • Dissertation
Including any of the above masters classes that were not completed during masters degree program (if transferring into program other than SIU).
Elective Graduate Courses Available to Students in Either
the Masters or Doctoral Program Include:
  • Behavior Consultation and Management
  • Theories of Addiction
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Functional Analysis
  • Behavior Analysis in the Schools
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Behavior
 

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).

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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. 


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