2014-06

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2013

Senate Motion #2014-06

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Eduardo Pagan, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: October 7, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading: November 4, 2013
 
Title of Motion: Request from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Department of Psychology - for the establishment of a graduate degree – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis 
   
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Department of Psychology for the establishment of a graduate degree – M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis

Rationale: The proposed Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a two-year degree
program that will provide the necessary scientific curriculum and practitioner training
required for ABA certification and Arizona State board licensing (270 classroom hours and
1500 supervised practicum fieldwork hours). With a Master of Science degree in ABA,
graduates will be able to provide evidenced-based treatment interventions across a range of
community settings for a broad base of clients and their families. In addition to four full-time
semesters of coursework, students will be required to participate in field-based practicums
each semester, including both summer sessions.