Nova Southeastern University

The minor in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at the Fischler School of Education prepares doctoral students to use ABA in a variety of settings as leaders in education and human services. The minor courses have been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to meet the academic requirements for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Behavior analysis is used in intervention with students autism, emotional disabilities, and to prevent violence in schools. In addition, applied behavioral analysis training focuses on the change process using ABA in organizations from corporations to schools.

The concentration component of the Doctor of Education program allows students to maximize their knowledge and skills of their current and/or an emerging field. Students seeking a Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis should consider our Ed.D. program with a minor in applied behavior analysis. Concentrations require a minimum of 18 credits in the area of study, but may require up to 24 credits. Concentration courses must be taken online.

CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDE
(18–24 CREDITS)

• Educational Leadership
• Health Care Education
• Higher Education
• Human Services Administration
• Instructional Leadership
• Instructional Technology and Distance Education
• Nursing Education
• Organizational Leadership
• Reading
• Special Education
• Speech-Language Pathology

Through the elective component, students individualize their doctoral degrees. Depending on the number of credits required in the main concentration, students must complete the minimum 66-credit requirement using electives. These electives may also be applied toward a second concentration (18–24 credits) or a minor (15 credits). Elective courses must be taken online.