Applied Behavior Analysis

McNeese State University's Master of Arts In Psychology program with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis has been approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.  The program prepares master’s level graduates to practice in community settings as applied behavior analysts.  It provides the academic training and supervised experience necessary for graduates to apply for national board certification in behavior analysis.  Training emphasizes the development of both assessment and intervention skills.

The student is required to complete 24 hours of core credits and 27 credit hours of ABA concentration classes for a total of 51 credit hours. This is a non-thesis program that includes a practicum and internship. All practicum and internship placements are in the McNeese Autism Program and/or the Clinical Applied Behavior Analysis Academy. The Psychology Department also has human and animal operant lab facilities with which students can gain experience in single-subject procedures.

Required Coursework

View the Online Catalog for requirements.

Course Sequence

Career Opportunities

Behavior analysts function as individual clinicians or are employed in organizations in numerous fields including education, behavioral medicine, mental health, disability, children's services, business and institutions of higher learning.

Use the links below for more information.

• Association for Behavior Analysis International

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board

• Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

• Louisiana Association for Behavior Analysis