Program Overview
M.Ed in Special Education - ABA Track
The M.Ed. in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Track is designed for professionals with an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or a related field, who are interested in becoming behavior analysts or teachers who use ABA techniques in their classrooms. ABA includes the design and implementation of assessment procedures and intervention strategies to teach new behaviors that are socially valid and to replace behaviors that are problematic for the individual and society. Additional requirements by the BACB to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst include supervision, degree status, and examination; more information can be found on their website at www.bacb.com.
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
The VCS coordinator is Kalynn Hall Pistorio EdD BCBA-D pistorio_kalynn@columbusstate.edu
