Applied Behavior Analysis Minor
The Department of Psychology and Sociology offers a minor in applied behavior analysis (ABA). The minor is designed to provide students with an academic and professional background in ABA. Upon completion of the minor, students will be prepared for employment in a variety of community and private settings/organizations or to pursue graduate education in ABA. The minor is comprised of five required core courses (and a sixth elective course) as part of a conditionally Verified Course Sequence (VCS) for the 5th Edition Task List by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The VCS System will sunset, and the VCS Directory will be retired effective January 1, 2026. The minor coursework meets educational requirements under Pathway 2 for the BCaBA® Certification through December 31, 2026. Additional requirements for eligibility to take the BCaBA exam include an undergraduate degree and supervised fieldwork. Fieldwork is not a requirement of the minor and must be obtained independently. Effective January 1, 2027, students applying via Pathway 2 must meet the BACB's updated eligibility/ coursework requirements, which are not satisfied by UNA's current ABA minor. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each of the five core courses to be eligible to take the national certification exam. This minor is offered to both degree seeking students as well as community persons seeking professional advancement. Non-degree seeking students will be admitted to the University via established admission guidelines.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PY 455 | Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PY 456 | Research Methods and Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PY 457 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| PY 458 | Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PY 459 | Personnel Supervision and Management in ABA | 3 |
| Select three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Introductory American Sign Language | ||
| Introductory American Sign Language | ||
| Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Introductory Spanish | ||
| Introductory Spanish | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |