Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
- Graduates will be able to assess relevant behavior analysis literature/scholarly contributions.
- Graduates will be able to apply behavioral theories, practices, policies or research methodologies.
- Graduates will be able to apply knowledge from applied behavior analysis to address problems in broader contexts.
- Graduates will be able to articulate applied behavior analysis explanations/arguments to a disciplinary/professional audience in both written and oral formats.
- Graduates will be able to evidence scholarly/professional integrity (ethics) in behavior analysis.
Social Work, M.S.W.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Graduates will be able to advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice.
- Graduates will be able to engage anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) in practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in policy practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate their practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Admission Requirements
Admission standards will not differ from either program. To be accepted into the dual degree program, students must apply to both separately and meet the requirements of both the M.S. ABA program and the M.S.W. program. There are several overlapping requirements currently including an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of interest.
Program Requirements
The M.S.W. program requires 48 credits. The M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis requires 36 credit hours. Students will complete all necessary requirements of both degrees and certifications/licenses. Some of the courses (up to 20 credit hours total) will be taught such that they fulfill the requirements for both degrees. The dual degree program will require students to earn a minimum of 64 credit hours to complete the program.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses. Any course with a letter grade B- or below will have to be retaken.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Research Track (On Campus, Full-time)
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
ABA 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
ABA 5774 | Measurement & Experimental Design | 3 |
ABA 5820 | ABA Introduction to Practicum Seminar | 1 |
ABA 5826 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I | 2 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
SWRK 5821 | MSW/ABA Generalist Practicum | 2 |
ABA 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
ABA 5748 | Behavior Change and Process | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
SWRK 5733 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals | 3 |
SWRK 5820 | Concentration Integrative Seminar | 1 |
SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I * | 2 |
ABA 5775 | Basic Behavior Analysis | 3 |
ABA 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
ABA 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
ABA 5990 | Thesis Research | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
ABA 5118 | Practicum V | 1 |
ABA 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Summer | ||
ABA 5990 | Thesis Research | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 67 |
- *
For SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I (2 cr), coordinate with both your MSW Faculty Liaison and the MS ABA Academic Advisor to approve the field site.
Clinical Track (Distance Learning, Full-time)
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
ABA 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
ABA 5774 | Measurement & Experimental Design | 3 |
ABA 5820 | ABA Introduction to Practicum Seminar | 1 |
ABA 5826 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I | 2 |
Credits | 12 | |
Spring | ||
SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
SWRK 5821 | MSW/ABA Generalist Practicum | 2 |
ABA 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
ABA 5748 | Behavior Change and Process | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Summer | ||
SWRK 5733 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals | 3 |
SWRK 5820 | Concentration Integrative Seminar | 1 |
SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I * | 2 |
ABA 5775 | Basic Behavior Analysis | 3 |
ABA 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
ABA 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
ABA 5115 | Advanced Clinical Research Capstone | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
ABA 5118 | Practicum V | 1 |
ABA 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 64 |
- *
For SWRK 5842 Clinical Practicum I (2 cr), coordinate with both your MSW Faculty Liaison and the MS ABA Academic Advisor to approve the field site.
For admission questions, contact:
School of Social Work Graduate Admissions Office
SSWadmissions@slu.edu
314-977-2752