  {"id":13030,"date":"2022-06-22T21:59:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T01:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/psychology\/?page_id=13030"},"modified":"2026-03-15T11:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:00:05","slug":"applied-behavior-analysis-about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/psychology\/applied-behavior-analysis-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-52px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||-10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Abel||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; min_height=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0055a7\">Psychology &gt; Graduate &gt; Applied Behavior Analysis &gt; About<\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 0.5px solid #a9a9a9;background: transparent\" \/>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_5,3_5,1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Behavior Analysts apply the principles of applied behavior analysis to make socially significant improvements in the lives of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, groups, and organizations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>ABA at QC<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we have a\u00a0<strong>Master of Arts\u00a0(MA)\u00a0program<\/strong>\u00a0and an\u00a0<strong>Advanced Certificate\u00a0(AC)\u00a0Program<\/strong>\u00a0(for those who already have an MA\/MS in behavior analysis, education, or psychology).\u00a0 Our programs meet the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the BCBA pathway 2 eligibility route and are <strong>registered as licensure-qualifying with the NYS Department of Education<\/strong>.\u00a0By enrolling in one of our programs, you can become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in the State of New York.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ prepares students to be compassionate, scientifically minded, and culturally responsive, advancing the well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities through the application of behavior-analytic principles. Our rigorous academic training, research activities, and supervised experiential learning support students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to practice behavior analysis across diverse populations and settings. Graduates of the program are equipped to lead the evolution of the science, practice, and profession of behavior analysis and to collaborate with stakeholders and other disciplines with the highest standards of integrity and inclusivity.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Unique Opportunities at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we provide\u00a0<strong>opportunities to gain experience<\/strong>\u00a0working with a team of faculty who have expertise in the areas of\u202fautism, developmental disabilities, problem behavior, and parent and staff training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u202f<strong>comprehensive curriculum<\/strong>\u202fthat includes coursework in the applied, experimental, and practical application of behavior analysis, meets BACB and state standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fellowship placements<\/strong>\u00a0at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ through our new on-campus\u202f<strong>Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Evidence-Based Services (QC ACES)<\/strong>, or across\u00a0many different\u00a0partnering agencies and school sites that allow you to gain hands-on supervised experience from\u202fBoard Certified and Licensed Behavior Analysts.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to\u00a0<strong>conduct\u202fresearch<\/strong>\u202fand make\u00a0<strong>conference presentations<\/strong>\u00a0with guidance from experts in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0055aa&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; header_4_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed|300|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;Roboto Condensed||||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-10px|false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>(718) 997- 3294\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong><a href=\"mailto:aba@qc.cuny.edu\">aba@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong><a href=\"mailto:sally.izquierdo@qc.cuny.edu\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sally Izquierdo,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Director<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h5><strong>Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>March 1 for ABA MA<br \/>May 1 for ABA AC<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h5><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bacb.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BACB Website<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacb.com\/fieldwork-tracker-technical-resources-and-issues\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documenting Fieldwork Hours<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.op.nysed.gov\/licensed-behavior-analysts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYS Website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/welcome.qc.cuny.edu\/apply\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY HERE<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/br\/tuition-costs\/\"><strong>Tuition\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/iss\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Students<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/graduatestudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/11\/Graduate-Handbook-25.pdf\"><strong>Graduate Handbook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Psychology &gt; Graduate &gt; Applied Behavior Analysis &gt; About About Master\u2019s\u00a0in ABA Advanced\u00a0Certificate NYS Licensure (LBA) BCBA Experience\/Fellowship Admissions Thesis Funding FAQ Transfer StudentsWhat is Applied Behavior Analysis? &nbsp; Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the science of human behavior based on the psychology of how people and animals learn. 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