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Office of Graduate Studies
Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
(973) 618-3408 or toll free at (888) 864-9539

POST-MASTER'S IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

The Post-Masters non-degree program in ABA was designed to introduce students to the field of behavior analysis and to prepare students for employment within the fields where there are growing demands for competent professionals in applied behavior analysis: namely, developmental services, special education, and mental health. In this program, students are only required to show proficiency in coursework. The curriculum for this program focuses on (a) the principles and procedures of basic and applied behavior analysis practice and research and (b) the application of behavior analysis and behavioral support in complex environments (i.e., home, school, work, other community settings, and institutional settings).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field (e.g., Speech Pathology, Social Work). Applicants who do not meet these requirements are urged to apply to the Caldwell College Master's in ABA program or an equivalent program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 in Master's degree coursework
• Official transcripts of their Master's degree coursework
• Writing sample: a research-based paper in psychology or education of at least ten pages that was previously submitted as part of graduate course. Other subject matter may be considered if the candidate has had limited prior psychology or education work. If applicable, the applicant's Master's thesis is preferable.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement of several pages in length describing reason for pursuing graduate study in ABA at Caldwell College
• Personal Interview

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – 21 CREDITS (All 7 courses listed below)

• PS 537 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
• PS 526 Behavior Analysis and Learning
• PS 534 Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis
• PS 553 Assessing Autism Interventions
• PS 556 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
• PS 561 Ethics and Professionalism in ABA
• PS 572 Language and Social Skills for Individuals with Autism

TRANSFER OF GRADUATE CREDIT

Caldwell College will accept the transfer of a maximum of three credits of graduate work in Psychology, Education or a closely related field, provided that the credits were completed within five years of the student's registration at Caldwell College. Official transcripts of previous graduate work as well as the catalog description of each course must be submitted for review at the time of application. Approval of transfer credit is based on course content and grade earned in the course. Each transfer request will be reviewed by the Program Coordinator.