Special Education: Behavior Specialist Concentration, M.Ed.

The Masters of Education (M.Ed) in Special Education, Behavior Specialist concentration is focused on the study of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The program provides the coursework needed to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam after degree conferral. This program also includes supervised practical field work in ABA. In addition, students admitted to the M.Ed. Special Education program will take additional EXED courses required for the M.Ed degree.

Degree Requirements

College of Education Core: 9 Credit Hours

EDUC 630. Inquiry in Education Credits: 3.00
EXED 700. Thesis Research Credits: 3.00 - 6.00 (must be taken twice at 3.00 credits for a total of 6.00 credit hours)

Concentration Courses: 33 credits

Students will take EXED 636 for four semesters.

EXED 619. Behavioral Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00
EXED 620. Behavioral Assessment Credits: 3.00
EXED 624. Supervision and Management Using Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 3.00
EXED 636. Practicum in Behavior Intervention Methods Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 (taken four times at 3.00 credit hours for a total of 12.00 credits)
PSYC 610. Principles of Behavior Analysis Credits: 3.00
PSYC 690. Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credits: 3.00
PSYC 689. Ethics and Professional Development in ABA Credits: 3.00
PSYC 805. Single Case Experimentation Credits: 3.00

Total: 42 Credit Hours

Recommended Schedule

Second Year - Fall: 12 Credit Hours

EXED 619. Behavioral Methods of Instruction Credits: 3.00
EXED 620. Behavioral Assessment Credits: 3.00
EXED 636. Practicum in Behavior Intervention Methods Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 (must be taken for 3.00 credit hours)
EXED 700. Thesis Research Credits: 3.00 - 6.00 (must be taken for 3.00 credit hours)

Second Year - Spring: 9 Credit Hours

EXED 624. Supervision and Management Using Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 3.00
EXED 636. Practicum in Behavior Intervention Methods Credits: 1.00 - 3.00 (must be taken for 3.00 credit hours)
EXED 700. Thesis Research Credits: 3.00 - 6.00 (must be taken for 3.00 credit hours)

Special Education: Behavior Specialist Concentration, M.Ed.

Degree Requirements

College of Education Core: 9 Credit Hours

Concentration Courses: 33 credits

Total: 42 Credit Hours

Recommended Schedule

First Year - Fall: 9 Credit Hours

First Year - Spring: 9 Credit Hours

Summer: 3 Credit Hours

Second Year - Fall: 12 Credit Hours

Second Year - Spring: 9 Credit Hours

Total: 42 Credit Hours