This program provides the breadth and depth of topics, theory, and practicum needed
to become a highly competent and compassionate board-certified behavior analyst. Its
comprehensive curriculum includes the foundational aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis,
in-depth explorations of ethical conduct, psychopathology, human development, and
multicultural considerations, among others.
Class Schedules
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® 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 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 6XX |
Elective |
(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 |
Elective options:
- PSY 600 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders [prerequisite: 657] (3
units)
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3 units)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3 units)
- PSY 622 Multicultural Counseling (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)
- PSY 668 Clinical Interventions with Children and Adolescents [prerequisite: 658] (3
units)
Note: It is required that students in the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program complete
31-37 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 619 |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(2) |
| PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615, 630; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
| |
Total Units |
6 |
| Semester IV |
| PSY 618 |
Supervision and Management for ABA [prerequisites: 613, 615]
|
(2) |
| PSY 6XX |
Elective |
(3) |
| PSY 620 |
Practicum in ABA [prerequisite: 613, 615; co-requisite: 614] |
(2) |
| |
Total Units |
7 |
| 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 |
Elective options:
- PSY 600 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders [prerequisite: 657] (3
units)
- PSY 603 Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3 units)
- PSY 658 Individual, Couple, and Family Development (3 units)
- PSY 622 Multicultural Counseling (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)
- PSY 668 Clinical Interventions with Children and Adolescents [prerequisite: 658] (3
units)
Note: It is required that students in the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program complete
31-37 units to graduate, depending upon previous coursework. If you have any questions
please contact your program advisor