Department Head: Dr. Paige McKerchar, pmckerchar@jsu.edu
MS Program Director: Dr. Makenzie Bayles, mbayles@jsu.edu
The Psychology Department offers courses leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Included in the curriculum are a broad range of behaviorally focused courses. The purpose of this degree is to prepare students for careers in the application of behavior analytic techniques to the behavioral habilitation of diverse populations. The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 508 | Personnel Supervision and Management | 3 |
| PSY 511 | Conceptual Foundations of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSY 521 | Functional Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 528 | Applied Behavior Analysis I | 3 |
| PSY 529 | Applied Behavior Analysis II | 3 |
| PSY 530 | Single-Subject Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 538 | Ethics and Professional Development | 3 |
Applicants will have to meet additional experience requirements to qualify for national certification and state licensure.