BS in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Applied Behavior Analysis undergraduate specialization provides learners with a foundational knowledge of major competency areas in the applied behavior analysis field. The curriculum focuses on foundational behavior analysis theories, concepts, and techniques; applied research methods in the field; and ethical standards to which professionals in the applied behavior analysis field must adhere. Upon successful completion of this undergraduate specialization, learners are prepared to interpret research studies in applied behavior analysis; identify behavioral problems through assessment; select targeted behaviors for change; conduct consultations; and design, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate and ethical behavioral interventions under the supervision of a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) in order to bring about positive behavioral change for diverse individuals.
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Required courses
Additional Program Requirements†
Core courses
At least 48 quarter credits‡
| PSYC3002 | Developing a Psychology Perspective | 6 |
| Or | |
| PSYC3003 | Developing a Psychology Perspective | 6 |
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| PSYC3210 | Human Lifespan Development | 6 |
| PSYC3500 | Learning and Cognition | 6 |
| PSYC3520 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC3540 | Culture, Ethnicity, and Diversity | 6 |
| PSYC4310 | Biological Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC4600 | Research Methods in Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC4700 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
Specialization courses
At least 36 quarter credits
| PSYC4001 | Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations | 6 |
| PSYC4003 | Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Interventions | 6 |
| PSYC4004 | Applied Behavior Analysis Assessment | 6 |
| PSYC4005 | Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior-Change Procedures and Interventions | 6 |
| PSYC4011 | Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Supervision | 6 |
| PSYC4016 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management: Supervision and Performance Management | 6 |
Elective courses
At least 39 quarter credits
Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.§
Capstone courses
At least 12 quarter credits║
Taken during the learner’s final two quarters:
| PSYC4006 | Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone 1 | 6 |
| PSYC4007 | Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone 2 | 6 |
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000-level and above
Honors Pathway
Learners enrolled in the honors pathway complete the following general education courses.
Honors courses
At least 15 quarter credits
| PHI-H2005 | Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World | 3 |
| COM-H4005 | Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World | 6 |
| SOC-H3005 | Honors Professional Seminar | 6 |
These courses are applied toward the general education requirement and taken in addition to the remaining required courses.
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000-level and above
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Learners who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take PSYC1003 during their first quarter.
‡ Learners who have completed PSYC1003 are required to take PSYC3003. Learners who are not required to take PSYC1003 are placed in PSYC3002.
§ Learners who have completed PSYC1003 choose 33 quarter credits of additional undergraduate elective courses.
║ PSYC4006 and PSYC4007 satisfy Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) contact hour requirements. Please contact your academic advisor or the instructor for additional details.
This specialization is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website.