Master of Arts in Education: Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
Dr. Michael Finetti, Director
The Master of Arts in Special Education with a specialization in applied behavior analysis is designed for individuals who have already earned a certification in either Elementary or Secondary Education. The applied behavior analysis specialization focuses on students who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition to learning instructional strategies and effective classroom management, individuals will participate in a sequence of applied behavior analysis courses, which will include focus on behavioral principles and procedures, application analysis, modification of behavior and behavioral research and methodology to evaluate interventions on students. Individuals who successfully complete this program will earn certification as a teacher of students with disabilities.
This program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.
| Required Courses | ||
| GE-614 | Edu Disabilities/Specialized Instruction | 3 |
| GE-616 | Effective Class Mgmt/Behavior Intervent | 3 |
| GE-617 | Asstg Stu-Spec Needs-Gen Educ Classroom | 3 |
| GE-618 | Assessm't Techniques/Stu Disabilities | 3 |
| GE-631 | Behavioral Analysis I | 3 |
| GE-632 | Applied Behavioral Analysis II | 3 |
| GE-633 | Applied Behavioral Analysis III | 3 |
| GE-635 | Research Sem: Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| GE-652 | Curriculum Development for Stu W Disabil | 3 |
| Approved Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Instruc Strategies/Students/Disabilities | ||
| Assistive Technology- Uses & Application | ||
| Strategies Home Sch Comm Relationships | ||
GE-655 | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |