BS in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Applied Behavior Analysis undergraduate specialization provides students 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, students 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 ethical behavioral interventions under the supervision of a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) in order to bring about positive behavioral change for individuals.
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Required courses
| MAT2150 | Data and Statistics for Everyday Life | 6 |
| PSYC1010 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC2520 | Social Psychology in Action | 3 |
| PSYC2600 | Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
Additionally, choose a minimum of 4 quarter credits from English (ENG) courses.
Additional Program Requirements†
| ACS1003 | Building Skills for Academic Success | 6 |
Core courses
At least 30 quarter credits‡
| PSYC2002 | The Skillful Psychology Student | 6 |
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| PSYC2003 | The Skillful Psychology Student | 6 |
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| PSYC1540 | The Psychology of Human Differences and Society | 3 |
| PSYC3310 | Brain, Body, and Behavior | 6 |
| PSYC3700 | Statistics for Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC4600 | Research Methods in Psychology | 6 |
In addition, choose one of the following three courses.
Specialization courses
At least 36 quarter credits
| PSYC2001 | Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations | 6 |
| PSYC4003 | Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Measurements | 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 57 quarter credits
Choose 57 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.§
Capstone courses
At least 12 quarter credits
Taken during the student’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
Students 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.
Students 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.
† Students who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take ACS1003 during their first quarter.
‡ Students who have completed ACS1003 are required to take PSYC2003. Students who are not required to take ACS1003 are placed in PSYC2002.
§ Students who have completed ACS1003 choose 57 quarter credits of additional undergraduate elective courses.
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; students 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.