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 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. View the verified course content hours here.
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.
Spring 2023 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 [prerequisite: 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 631 |
Multiculturalism and Diversity in ABA |
(3) |
PSY 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(2) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 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 [prerequisite: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
10 |
Elective options (presented below in order suggested one takes the courses):
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3)
- PSY 626 Research and Evaluation Methods for Mental Health Professionals (3)
- PSY 656 Physiological Psychology (3)
- PSY 657 Psychopathology (3)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3)
- PSY 667 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
Note: It is required that students in the MSABA program complete 34-37 units to graduate,
depending upon previous coursework. If you have any questions please contact your
program advisor.
Spring 2023 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 in ABA |
(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; co-requisite: 616] |
(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 [prerequisite: 613, 615; 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 |
(3) |
PSY 6XX |
Elective |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Elective options (presented below in order suggested one takes the courses):
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3)
- PSY 626 Research and Evaluation Methods for Mental Health Professionals (3)
- PSY 656 Physiological Psychology (3)
- PSY 657 Psychopathology (3)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3)
- PSY 667 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
Note: It is required that students in the MSABA program complete 34-37 units to graduate,
depending upon previous coursework. If you have any questions please contact your
program advisor.
Fall 2023 Four-Term Sequence:
Semester I |
PSY 613 |
Experimental Analysis of Behavior |
(3) |
PSY 615 |
Measurement, Data Analysis, and Experimental Design for ABA [co-requisite: 613] |
(3) |
PSY 630 |
Preparation for Practicum in ABA |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester II |
PSY 614 |
Ethical and Professional Conduct for ABA |
(3) |
PSY 617 |
Assessment Procedures for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 634 |
Principles and Applications of ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; corequisite: 617] |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615, 630; co-requisite: 614, 632] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
11 |
Semester III |
PSY 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(2) |
PSY 636 |
Behavioral Interventions [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
Psy 631 |
Multiculturalism and Diversity in ABA |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613; co-requisite: 614, 632] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
10 |
Semester IV |
PSY 635 |
Supervision, Management, and Consultation in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 629 |
Radical Behaviorism |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 613; co-requisites: 614, 632] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Fall 2023 Five-Term Sequence:
Semester I |
PSY 613 |
Experimental Analysis of Behavior |
(3) |
PSY 615 |
Measurement, Data Analysis, and Experimental Design for ABA [co-requisite: 613] |
(3) |
PSY 630 |
Preparation for Practicum in ABA |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester II |
PSY 634 |
Principles and Applications of ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisite: 617] |
(3) |
PSY 617 |
Assessment Procedures for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
|
Total Units |
6 |
Semester III |
PSY 614 |
Ethical and Professional Conduct for ABA |
(3) |
PSY 636 |
Behavioral Interventions [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisites: 614, 632] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |
Semester IV |
PSY 631 |
Multiculturalism and Diversity in ABA |
(3) |
PSY 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
(2) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisites: 614, 632] |
(2) |
|
Total Units |
7 |
Semester V |
PSY 635 |
Supervision, Management, and Consultation in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615] |
(3) |
PSY 629 |
Radical Behaviorism |
(3) |
PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615; co-requisites: 614, 632]
|
(2) |
|
Total Units |
8 |