Applied Behavior Analysis and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Minor

The College of Science and Engineering and the Watson College of Education offer an interdisciplinary minor in Applied Behavior Analysis and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities. This minor provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of behavior analysis with an emphasis on how these principles are applied, for example, to individuals with intellectual disabilities such as autism, in schools, etc. The curriculum, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, will include coursework from the department of psychology and the special education program. Students should contact one of the Minor coordinators for more information.

Requirements for a Minor: All students must complete four required core courses (12 hrs), one required field experience course (3 hrs), a required advanced topic (3-4 hrs), and 3 hours of approved electives for a total of 21-22 hours. At least 9 hours must come from courses outside the student’s major.

Required Core Courses (12 hours):

PSY 105 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 217 - Learning and Behavior Change Credit Hours: 3
PSY 317 - Applied Behavior Analysis: Challenging Behavior Credit Hours: 3
SED 250 - Introduction to Special Education Credit Hours: 3

Required Field Experience Course (3 hours):

PSY 419 - Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum Credit Hours: 3
SED 351 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders in a Diverse Society Credit Hours: 3
SED 352 - Behavioral Development Credit Hours: 3
SED 356 - Severe Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
Note: One of these courses must be taken to meet the required field experience. Subsequent courses in this category may be used to meet elective requirements.

Required Advanced Topic (3-4 hours):

PSY 417 - Advanced Learning and Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 6 or
SED 374 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
Note: Either course may be used to meet elective requirements if both courses are taken.

Elective Courses (3 hours):

At least three credit hours from any of the following:

ASL 101 - Introductory American Sign Language I Credit Hours: 3
PSY 220 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 316 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians Credit Hours: 3
PSY 318 - Applied Behavior Analysis: Skill Acquisition Credit Hours: 3
PSY 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 To 3
PSY 495 - Topical Seminar Credit Hours: 1 To 3 (with approval of Minor coordinator)
PSY 499 - Honors Work in Psychology Credit Hours: 2 To 3 (with approval of Minor Coordinator)
HFE 415 - Adapted Physical Activity Credit Hours: 0 To 4

Applied Behavior Analysis and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Minor

Required Core Courses (12 hours):

Required Field Experience Course (3 hours):

Required Advanced Topic (3-4 hours):

Elective Courses (3 hours):

Total: 21-22 hours