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Developed in response to the increasing demand for scientists and practitioners of evidence-based methods for the education and treatment of individuals with autism and related disabilities, the Ph.D. program in Behavior Analysis at Western New England University will give you the skills to fill this void and become a leader in the field. Through a combination of coursework and supervised practical and research experiences, the aim of the Department of Psychology is to train researchers and scientist-practitioners in the discovery, translation, and application of knowledge toward solving human behavior problems of societal importance (e.g., autism and related disabilities). All classroom course work is done at the New England Center for Children. Program Goals and Objectives The program will allow students to successfully embark on academic and research careers, as well as careers in the delivery of behavior analysis services. Thus, the primary objectives of our program, which elucidate the core knowledge areas and skills all students are expected to know or be able to do prior to graduating, are: To understand the assumptions, goals, and characteristics of behavior analysis To understand the history of the field of behavior analysis and its relation to psychology and science in general To understand the basic principles of learning and the past and current theoretical models which describe and attempt to explain behavior-environment relations To be able to describe and apply effective behavior-analytic procedures for promoting behavior change To be able to describe and apply single-subject and more traditional group designs To be able to determine the influence of relevant independent variables or interventions To be able to describe, depict, and analyze behavioral data and understand the current quantitative models which describe and attempt to explain behavior-environment relations To be able to describe, distinguish, and apply evidence-based practices for a social problem (e.g., problems associated with autism and related developmental disabilities) To understand a professional culture outside of behavior analysis that is united to better understand and improve conditions relevant to a particular social problem To be able to identify, review, critically analyze, and contribute to the behavioral science and psychological literature To be able to articulate and work within the ethical standards of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and the American Psychological Association To be able to effectively participate in professional behavioral science activities such as presenting, publishing, and reviewing original research To be able to design and implement effective instruction at the college level Program Structure Students are expected to complete 54 credit hours with at least 27 of those hours being seminars (the remaining 27 may be dissertation credit, behavior analysis practice, and additional elective seminars). Courses will be offered in three of the four 11-week terms scheduled by the Western New England University Graduate Program (fall, winter, and spring terms). Students are expected to enroll in 7 total credits in three of the four terms in each of the initial two years of the program. Students are expected to enroll in a total of 4 credits in three of the four terms in the third year of the program. Students not finished with the program by the end of the third year register for 1 credit of dissertation continuance in up to three terms of their fourth year and all subsequent years until completion of all degree requirements. The program must be completed within seven years.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
Developed in response to the increasing demand for scientists and practitioners of evidence-based methods for the education and treatment of individuals with autism and related disabilities, the Ph.D. program in Behavior Analysis at Western New England University will give you the skills to fill this void and become a leader in the field. Through a combination of coursework and supervised practical and research experiences, the aim of the Department of Psychology is to train researchers and scientist-practitioners in the discovery, translation, and application of knowledge toward solving human behavior problems of societal importance (e.g., autism and related disabilities). All classroom course work is done at the New England Center for Children. Program Goals and Objectives The program will allow students to successfully embark on academic and research careers, as well as careers in the delivery of behavior analysis services. Thus, the primary objectives of our program, which elucidate the core knowledge areas and skills all students are expected to know or be able to do prior to graduating, are: To understand the assumptions, goals, and characteristics of behavior analysis To understand the history of the field of behavior analysis and its relation to psychology and science in general To understand the basic principles of learning and the past and current theoretical models which describe and attempt to explain behavior-environment relations To be able to describe and apply effective behavior-analytic procedures for promoting behavior change To be able to describe and apply single-subject and more traditional group designs To be able to determine the influence of relevant independent variables or interventions To be able to describe, depict, and analyze behavioral data and understand the current quantitative models which describe and attempt to explain behavior-environment relations To be able to describe, distinguish, and apply evidence-based practices for a social problem (e.g., problems associated with autism and related developmental disabilities) To understand a professional culture outside of behavior analysis that is united to better understand and improve conditions relevant to a particular social problem To be able to identify, review, critically analyze, and contribute to the behavioral science and psychological literature To be able to articulate and work within the ethical standards of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and the American Psychological Association To be able to effectively participate in professional behavioral science activities such as presenting, publishing, and reviewing original research To be able to design and implement effective instruction at the college level Program Structure Students are expected to complete 54 credit hours with at least 27 of those hours being seminars (the remaining 27 may be dissertation credit, behavior analysis practice, and additional elective seminars). Courses will be offered in three of the four 11-week terms scheduled by the Western New England University Graduate Program (fall, winter, and spring terms). Students are expected to enroll in 7 total credits in three of the four terms in each of the initial two years of the program. Students are expected to enroll in a total of 4 credits in three of the four terms in the third year of the program. Students not finished with the program by the end of the third year register for 1 credit of dissertation continuance in up to three terms of their fourth year and all subsequent years until completion of all degree requirements. The program must be completed within seven years.
Admission Requirements
79+
6.5+
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; 2. an overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL score (550 on the paper-based TOEFL test); STEPEIKEN: Pre-1; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53. Students can also submit proof of completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center, completion of the level 7 at the International Language Institute in Northampton, MA, or completion of level 6 at Embassy CES. SAT I or ACT scores can be substituted for any of these scores as well.
36 Months
Jan-2000
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
Programme overview
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