Program: Applied Science B.S.A.S., with Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration - 2 Year Plan of Study - University of South Florida - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 17, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Case Manager
Family Service Coordinator

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$25,000 - $40,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

MHS 3204 - Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
OR CLP 4414 - Behavior Modification Credit(s): 3 (only MHS 3204 will count toward your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training)
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Hours: 12

Semester 2 (Spring)

MHS 4202 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning Credit(s): 3
MHS 4412 - Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
MHS Elective Credit(s): 3 (Students can choose any MHS elective course not already taken as the core. As well as PHI 3404 - Philosophy of Science , ISS 3420 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disability Studies , HUM 3242 - The Enlightenment , PHI 3404 - Philosophy of Science , PHI 3130 - Formal Logic or other MHS elective approved by your advisor)
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Hours: 15

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

IDS 4934 - Senior Capstone for BSAS/BGS Credit(s): 3
(Meets TGEH - High Impact Practice requirement)
MHS 4208 - Organizational Behavior Management Credit(s): 3
MHS 4704 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Hours: 15

Semester 5 (Spring)

MHS 4209 - Skills Assessment and Training in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Hours: 12