Analiza Zachowań (Autyzm) Główny Kierunek, Licencjat

A growing labour market gap has created an enormous need for professionals in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), making now the perfect time to pursue a career in this field. As a graduate of Ball State’s program in ABA, emphasizing autism spectrum disorder, you will use proven techniques and principles to help children and adults learn new skills.

After completing this bachelor’s degree, you could be eligible to take a national exam to earn the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credential. To sit for the BCaBA exam, students must earn a grade of C or better in specific ABA courses, complete the bachelor’s degree, and accumulate supervised independent fieldwork hours.

Students will complete a  variety of courses  related to ABA, including:

introduction to applied behaviour analysis

treatment and interventions for autism spectrum disorder

advanced behaviour analysis

single case research design

and more.

A few of the classes  you will take include:

Behaviour Analysis Principles, Processes, and Philosophy

Ethical, Professional Practice in Behavior Analysis

Application of Consultation in Applied Behavior Analysis.

As the field of ABA continues to grow, so will the need for BCaBAs. Because a bachelor’s degree in ABA, matched with study in ASD, raises your marketability, you will be prepared for many  job possibilities , including:

behavioural consultants working in school districts

behavioural therapists working in ABA clinics

behavioural therapists working in mental health centres

behaviour consultants with companies working with individuals with developmental disabilities

behaviour consultants working as part of an interdisciplinary team in hospitals

The program graduates will also be well-positioned to pursue advanced graduate degrees in ABA, school psychology, counselling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, criminal justice, special education, and education.

Although this undergraduate program focuses on autism spectrum disorder, you will learn ABA techniques and skills that you can use to address a wide array of needs.

Ball State University's Teachers College is the largest educator preparation program in Indiana. Ball State University offers over 30 nationally recognized programs across six colleges. Students in Ball State University's program are provided with many opportunities to exhibit excellence in their content area and pedagogy through rigorous preparation and rich and diverse practicum experiences.

Our distinguished faculty, award-winning academic programs, and rich legacy of community collaboration and teacher preparation provide students with an innovative educational approach.

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