Applied Behavior Analysis Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 18

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) minor is for students seeking knowledge and skills in the field and is especially valuable for those seeking to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)® or those seeking to prepare for a graduate program in ABA. The ABA minor is open to all students.

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (18 Credit Hours)

MHS 3204 - Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
or
CLP 4414 - Behavior Modification Credit(s): 3 (Students who take CLP 4414 may not be eligible to take the national certification exam. Contact the ABA minor coordinator with questions.)
MHS 4202 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning Credit(s): 3
MHS 4204 - Skills Assessment and Training in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
MHS 4208 - Organizational Behavior Management Credit(s): 3
MHS 4412 - Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
MHS 4704 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3

Grading Requirements

A grade of B- or higher is required in every course in the minor. If a student gets a grade lower than a B- in a course, the student must retake that course to stay in the minor.

Residency Requirement

Fifty percent (50%) of the minor must be completed through USF coursework.

Advising Information

Students may contact the Coordinator of the ABA Minor for general questions at bryonmiller@usf.edu.