Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation 10 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Arts program in special education with a concentration in applied behavior analysis is an online program that combines an assortment of resources and technologies to provide you with the opportunity to interact directly with program faculty and classmates. Applied projects and assignments allow you to focus on the population that you plan to work while gaining the knowledge and skills you need in order to use applied behavior analysis across various populations and settings. This program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination Pathway 2. The course sequence includes the Behavior Analyst Certification Board-required 315 classroom hours of graduate-level instruction aligned with the BCBA Test Content Outline (TCO 6th edition). It also meets the upcoming 2027 academic content standards under Pathway 2. BCBA-supervised independent fieldwork supervision hours, required for certification, are arranged and completed by you separately from your ASU coursework. An optional remote BCBA supervised independent fieldwork practicum (SPE 580 Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum) is available. Once certified, you are equipped to meet diverse behavior needs and make a lasting difference in the community.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Concentration | 18 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPE 525 | Measurement, Data Display, Interpretation and Experimental Design | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Concentration
Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students may choose to complete a remote supervised independent fieldwork practicum (SPE 580). Students who choose the thesis option must complete three credit hours of electives.
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