Applied Behaviour Analysis
Master
In Belfast City
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Kaplan University
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Borders Connect
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DistanceLearningCentre.com
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North West Regional College
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University of Dundee
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South Worcestershire College
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview: Behaviour analysis has been recognised as the basis for medically necessary intervention and educational provision for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. With the growing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (now estimated to be 1:88) behaviour analysis has experienced a significant rise in popularity. There are over 13,000 Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) worldwide and this number is predicted to rise given that professional approval is seen as the key to delivering high quality services to individuals, families, in schools and in related settings. Furthermore, behaviour analysis is increasingly being applied to general education, special education and organisational leadership settings. The MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis is a highly interactive blended learning programme providing professionals from a wide range of backgrounds with scientifically validated expertise that is applicable to mainstream and special needs education, inclusion, curriculum, learning, and pedagogy. This programme should be of interest to professionals wishing to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts, to those in the ‘helping’ professions (e.g. teachers, speech/language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists) and students preparing for PhD studies. The Centre for Behaviour Analysis is well connected both locally and internationally and unique project and employment opportunities arise on a regular basis. Why Queen's?BACB Recognition The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has approved the six core modules of this course sequence, which covers the curriculum as outlined in the 4th Task List (www.bacb.com). Students who successfully complete an approved course sequence, have a Masters degree and have fulfilled practice requirements are eligible to take the BACB Certification exam and become BCBAs. The exam is a...
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A 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline plus one year of experience in an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) or related context and access to an ABA related working environment. Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may also be considered if they have at least two years of experience in an ABA related context and access to an ABA related working environment. Please note: The closing date for...
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Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 or 3 years) basis. Individual modules may be studied as a short course. Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.The MSc is awarded to students who successfully complete six taught modules (120 CATS) and a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation (60 CATS) as well as audit 'An Introduction to Research Methods: Children, Young People and Education' online module in Semester 2.
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught pathway modules.
Please note that unfortunatley this course is not eligible for a Tier 4 visa.
Indicative Number of Modules per Semester
Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.
List of Indicative Programme Modules
Modules (all 20 CATS points)
- Assessment in Behaviour Analysis
- Behaviour Change and Education
- Concepts and Principles of Behaviour Analysis
- Ethical and Professional Conduct
- Evaluation in Behaviour Analysis
- Fundamental Elements of Behaviour Change
Students are expected to audit 'An introduction to Research Methods: Children, Young People and Education' online module in Semester 2.
Indicative Proportional Mix of Time in Classes, Tutorials/Seminars/Labs, and Private Study in a Teaching Semester15or 17.5 hours online delivery, 5 or 2.5 hours face-to-face seminar per 20 CATS point module.
Assessment & Feedback
Modules are assessed by a variety of methods, eg multiple choice tests, essays, project reports, and contributions to an online discussion forum.
Learning and TeachingThe programme content is delivered online with multiple focused weekly virtual interactions that include peer and tutor feedback. This structure allows for acquisition of knowledge, information sharing, development of critical thinking skills, and giving and receiving immediate feedback. An intensive, on-campus, one-day or half-day consolidation workshop takes place once during each module to give students the opportunity to meet each other and course tutors face-to-face.
Students can study at the time of their convenience within pre-determined daily or weekly periods.
Contact Teaching Hours per Week
Typically 2-3 hours per week (online).
Additional information
Applied Behaviour Analysis
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Kaplan University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Borders Connect
Vocational qualification Distance LearningPrice on request -
DistanceLearningCentre.com
A Level Distance Learning£ 1,247 -
North West Regional College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
ADL - Academy for Distance Learning
Course OnlinePrice on request -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 6,000 -
South Worcestershire College
Short course OnlinePrice on request
See all