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Leah Shapiro

This course has been an eye opener, I feel that it has given me information that is key in becoming a great behavior analyst.

- Leah Shapiro, Indianapolis, Indiana, ABA Therapist

Dr. Mark Dixon

Professor

Southern Illinois University
Rehabilitation Institute-SIUC
Mailcode: 6616

Carbondale

62901

618-536-7704

Dr. Mark R. Dixon is a Professor and the Coordinator of the Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program.

Dr. Dixon received his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada (1998). Mark has authored 3 books, 15 book chapters, and over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles. His research and/or expert opinion has been featured in Newsweek, The New York Times, National Public Radio, and local affiliates of PBS, NBC, and CBS.

Dr. Dixon has been awarded the College Researcher of the Year, Phi Kappa Phi's Scholar of the Year, and the Rehabilitation Institute's Teacher of the Year. During his tenure at SIU Mark has written research and training grants in total of over 1 million dollars.

Dr. Dixon's research on choice, gambling, and self-control has been published in all leading behavioral journals. Mark has also been an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. He is also the founder and current Editor of Analysis of Gambling 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).

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.