Students experience a comprehensive curriculum that includes foundational aspects
of Applied Behavior Analysis, in-depth explorations of ethical conduct, behavioral
assessment and treatment, human development, and multicultural considerations, among
others.
Class Schedules
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following
course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional
fieldwork requirements to qualify.
GSEP offers three academic terms per year. The curriculum can be completed in less
than two years, in either a four-term or five-term sequence.
Note: Courses are subject to availability each term.
Four-Term Sequence:
Semester I |
PSY 613 |
Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis |
(3) |
PSY 615 |
Measurement, Data Analysis, and Experimental Design for ABA [co-requisite: 613] |
(3) |
PSY 630 |
Preparation for Practicum |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester II |
PSY 614 |
Ethical and Professional Conduct for ABA |
(3) |
PSY 616 |
Applications of ABA for Behavior Change [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisite: 617] |
(2) |
PSY 617 |
Assessment Procedures for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615, 630; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
10 |
Semester III |
PSY 625 |
Selecting and Implementing ABA-Based Interventions [prerequisites: 613, 614, 615,
616, and 617]
|
(2) |
PSY 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(2) |
Psy 631 |
Multiculturalism and Diversity in ABA |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615: co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
9 |
Semester IV |
PSY 618 |
Supervision and Management for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(2) |
PSY 629 |
Behaviorism [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 6XX |
Elective |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
10 |
Select one elective from the following:
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3 units)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3 units)
- PSY 626 Research and Evaluation Methods for Mental Health Professionals (3 units)
- PSY 656 Physiological Psychology (3 units)
- PSY 657 Psychopathology (3 units)
- PSY 667 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 units)
Note: It is required that students in the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program complete
34-37 units to graduate, depending upon previous coursework. If you have any questions
please contact your program advisor
Five-Term Sequence:
Semester I |
PSY 613 |
Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis |
(3) |
PSY 615 |
Measurement, Data Analysis, and Experimental Design for ABA [co-requisite: 613] |
(3) |
PSY 630 |
Preparation for Practicum |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester II |
PSY 614 |
Ethical and Professional Conduct for ABA |
(3) |
PSY 616 |
Applications of ABA for Behavior Change [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisite: 617] |
(2) |
PSY 617 |
Assessment Procedures for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester III |
PSY 625 |
Selecting and Implementing ABA-Based Interventions [prerequisites: 613, 614, 615,
616, and 617]
|
(2) |
PSY 631 |
Multiculturalism and Diversity in ABA |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615, 630; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
7 |
Semester IV |
PSY 618 |
Supervision and Management for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615]
|
(2) |
PSY 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(2) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
6 |
Semester V |
PSY 629 |
Behaviorism [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 6XX |
Elective |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614]
|
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Select one elective from the following:
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3 units)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3 units)
- PSY 626 Research and Evaluation Methods for Mental Health Professionals (3 units)
- PSY 656 Physiological Psychology (3 units)
- PSY 657 Psychopathology (3 units)
- PSY 667 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 units)
Note: It is required that students in the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program complete
34-37 units to graduate, depending upon previous coursework. If you have any questions
please contact your program advisor