Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Studies (BA)
Gain the educational expertise to help children and adults overcome unique challenges
As the numbers of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) rise, the need for caring, qualified professionals continues to grow. Through 香蜜影视鈥檚 100% online program, you鈥檒l learn the skills you need to become a supporter, caregiver, educator, and advocate with the potential to create lifelong positive impact in the lives of children and adults.
- Time to Completion
- 4 years
- Format
- Online
- Degree(s)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Minor
- Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Studies
- Neighborhood
- Education & Society
Next steps
Why Choose 香蜜影视 for Autism Studies & ABA?
With our fully asynchronous online approach, you can pursue the Autism Studies & ABA program and access an 香蜜影视 education wherever you are. The online format provides an ideal solution for both working professionals and students on campus.
Throughout our 7-week term structure, you鈥檒l engage with our supportive faculty who share their expertise in behavior analysis, organizational psychology, K-12 education, and juvenile justice. Learn to become a vital advocate for those with ASD, serving a growing need while expanding your career potential.
Features & Benefits
- Students fulfill 70 hours of ASD practicum to gain real-world experience
- Our program collaborates with students to arrange and confirm good matches with qualified supervisors.
- Majors complete a culminating capstone project
- High-achieving students can save time and money earning a BA/MS in just five years
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified applicable 香蜜影视 courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst庐 or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst庐 examination. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
All ABAI Verified Course Sequences are required to publish pass rates of their students who take the BCaBA and BCBA examinations. . Pass-rate data are not published for sequences with fewer than six first-time candidates in a single year or for sequences within their first four years of operation.
Next steps
Accelerated Pathways
Mary Baldwin offers a dual-degree Accelerated Pathway program for this major. Earn your bachelor’s and an advanced degree faster. This is a great way to jump-start your dream career and save money in the process!
鈥淚 have always wanted to help people in a hands-on way and contribute to a field that benefits the greater good.鈥
Tatiana Bryant 鈥17, MEd 鈥19, BCBA, LBAField Supervisor for Outpatient Behavior Therapy
Courses and Curriculum
Our program provides a solid foundation in educational principles and a focus on compassion, quality of life, and best practices when working with clients.
Sample core and elective courses include:
There is a science behind improving athletic performance. This science, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), is used in sports and athletic training to teach and reinforce skills used in training and competition. For a behavior analyst, all actions, whether used in daily life or on the basketball court, are simply a set of behaviors and can be taught and reinforced using the basic tenets of conditioning. This course will provide students with fundamental principles of behavior at the root of all training and performance outcomes.
This course explores Autism Spectrum Disorders through a contemporary international context, considering socio-cultural aspects of diagnosis and treatment, as well as political, educational, and economic implications of increasing rates of ASD and related disorders in countries and regions outside of North America.
This course is designed to introduce students to how gender affects diagnosis, treatment, and thriving with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, etc.). Specific emphasis will be placed on autistic girls and women and will touch on lifespan matters from early childhood through adulthood.
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Explore the Neighborhood
This major is part of the Education & Society Neighborhood. Neighbors live together their first year, study and take classes together, and enjoy special curated activities.
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Cost & Financial Aid
A great education is worth it. Here鈥檚 how Mary Baldwin helps you pay for it: Generous financial aid packages, a broad range of scholarships, transferring maximum credit hours from previous coursework or relevant work and life experiences 鈥 the list goes on. Our mission is to help you level up and bring your aspirations to life.
香蜜影视 helps you fast-track your path to a bachelor鈥檚 degree with the opportunity to transfer up to 18 credits (6 courses) through direct course equivalents from the Virginia Community Colleges System.
A bachelor’s degree requires 120 credit hours of study.