Association for Behavior Analysis International

Florida State University's master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis will be completing its 23rd year with over 300 graduates. This is a terminal, non-thesis, program specifically designed to prepare students to become ethical, competent Board Certified Behavior Analysts who can work across a variety of settings and populations. Classes are taught face-to-face by BCBA-D faculty. Students have the option of living in Panama City or Tallahassee. All students have paid assistantships with approved behavior analytic agencies and receive a tuition waiver.

FL Tech offers four different on-campus graduate degrees in behavior analysis, each incorporating core elements from the different branches of behavior analysis: We offer three Master of Science (M.S) degrees and one Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The M.S. degrees are in (1) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which focuses on clinical and educational applications; (2) Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), which focuses on business and industry applications; and (3) ABA plus OBM, which focuses on both. The Ph.D. degree is in Behavior Analysis. In addition to our on-campus programs, we also offer an online Behavior Analysis Practice M.A. program. Our ABA M.S. and OBM M.S. degree programs at the main campus (MLB) include an option for a thesis or a capstone project. If students elect to do a thesis and they are not making satisfactory progress by the end of the fall semester (i.e., they have not satisfactorily proposed their topic to their committee members in a formal meeting), their faculty advisor may require that they switch to a capstone project and not complete the thesis. If this is the case, students may lose up to 3 credits of thesis and will be required to take 3 additional credits (beyond the total credits required for the degree) in order to graduate.

Come stop by our poster and learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Downtown Chicago! We offer MS and PhD degrees in ABA, as well as a Graduate Certificate Program. Our MS program is ABAI accredited and includes a Verified Course Sequence and diverse practicum training opportunities. Our PhD program has weekend classes and prepares students to teach and conduct research in university settings, as well as become lead practitioners, consultants, and supervisors in the field. We also have a bachelor’s completion program with an undergraduate minor in ABA. Our programs provide a solid foundation in the science and philosophy of behavior analysis. We have faculty with diverse interests and expertise, and we encourage our students to apply behavior analysis and analyze behavior in novel ways. The school is located right on the river in downtown Chicago, easily accessible by public transportation. There are numerous opportunities to learn and apply behavior analysis, enjoy views from the river and downtown Chicago from the classrooms, and take advantage of all that Chicago has to offer!

This poster describes the Satellite Programs in Behavior Analysis offered by the University of Nevada, Reno. Three online programs are offered. The first of these is a full Master of Science degree in Behavior Analytic Psychology. This program is the only online Master's Degree Program separately accredited by the Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. The other two programs include course sequences at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The curriculum for all three programs is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting the course requirements for students pursing certification with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. This poster describes the curricula for each of these programs, timelines for completion, admission requirements, and other information. The aim of this presentation is to recruit students who do not otherwise have access to behavior analytic training in their home regions. The University of Nevada, Reno has been delivering satellite programs in behavior analysis for more than 20 years, serving students in multiple US states as well as in other areas including Canada, China mainland, Jordan, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia.

The Department of Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas offers 4 degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Science in Behavior Analysis, Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. This poster will present information on the MS program, which is an ABAI accredited program. For more information on the other degree programs, please see our other poster.

With close to 100 years of experience in higher education, the University of South Wales has played a significant role in the economic, social and cultural advancement of Wales. The university’s Centre for Behaviour Analysis, housed with the School of Psychology, includes undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as our research-led Behaviour Analysis Clinic. Verified by the ABAI, our academic programmes are designed to equip students with a solid foundation in cutting-edge behaviour analytic research and clinical skills, while our supervised practice programme ensures students have opportunities to apply and refine their skills across a range of populations and settings. Our on-campus clinic provides a variety of services, including early intervention, parent training, behaviour therapy, and fluency-based academic intervention. In addition to the opportunities at our clinic, close linkages with local schools, charities, prisons, and the National Health Service ensure that students have ample settings for both research and clinical practice. Our faculty have a range of specialisations, helping students contact the scope of behaviour analytic science and applications.

The University of Iceland offers an interdisciplinary graduate program in applied behavior analysis since 2020. The aim is to disseminate the science and to prepare students to apply it in schools with special needs children. The program offers a one-year graduate diploma and a two-year master’s degree that takes note of ABAI´s VCS criterion and rules. The master’s program includes a 30-credit (ects) applied research project in the last school term and fulfills the requirements to enter a PhD program. Practical experience and training are a big part of the program. Diploma students receive 450 hours of training in two of the three emphasis areas and masters’ students receive 900 hours of internship across all three fields. To be accepted in the program the students need a bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or pedagogy and a first-class GPA. The program has been popular from the beginning and has already received a total of over 120 applications for the 20 spaces available each year which depend on the supply of internship places. A variety of job opportunities are available after graduation as there is a demand for specialists in the area. The official language of the program is Icelandic.

The behavior analysis Masters of Science (MS) and Masters of Arts (MA) at California State University, Stanislaus provide broad training in research methods, conceptual foundations, the experimental analysis of behavior, and applied behavior analysis that fulfills academic requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The MS program also fulfills academic requirements to become a licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist and provides further training in trauma and domestic violence, child clinical interventions, advanced counseling, and substance use disorder counseling. The program highlights include a pigeon lab, thesis funds available for every student, an on-campus Child Development Center, and a Student Organization for Behavior Analysis.

The Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Endicott College offers a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Concentrations are available in Autism, Child Clinical, Mental Health, and Organizational behavior Management. The program is entirely online, with both asynchronous and some synchronous courses available. students are supported to do either an experimental project or a systematic literature review for their thesis. The Department also offers a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis. The program is designed to train scientist-practitioners, and focuses on the development of skills to do applied research and to teach in higher education. The model used is a mentorship model, and the student works closely with an advisor from the beginning of the program. The Institute for Applied Behavioral Science/Department of ABA sponsors three annual conferences- a conference for parents of children with autism in April, a Cambridge Center co-sponsored conference on Ethics in August, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference in June. The Department is deeply involved in the broader professional community, with faculty and students regularly presenting at regional, national, and international conferences and publishing in both scholarly books and peer-reviewed journals. The Department is deeply committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant educational community.

Western Michigan University Department of Psychology offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management. At the M.A. level, students can choose between a practicum track, which prepares students to enter the workforce, and a thesis track, which prepares students to enter a Ph.D. program. Our Ph.D. program prepares students for human resource and organizational development positions in business, consulting, and human service organizations; as well as for teaching and research positions.

East Carolina University has an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specialization in their Pediatric School Psychology doctoral program. Doctoral students in this program are able to become licensed practicing psychologists, gain expertise in school psychology and pediatric psychology, and become board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Opportunities exist for them to complete practicum experiences in schools, hospital settings, medical centers, psychiatric facilities, fitness and health promotion programs, and homes and centers for children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Students also have the opportunity to develop an extensive research agenda with a faculty member who shares their research interests, such as interventions for trauma and autism and function behavioral assessments for psychiatric disorders. Doctoral students practice university teaching, apply for grants, and complete an American Psychological Association (APA) approved internship (e.g., Geisinger, Milton Hershey School). Faculty at East Carolina University have expertise in ABA, school psychology, and pediatric psychology.

Temple University has been a leader in providing graduate training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for over 25 years. Beginning under the leadership of Saul Axelrod and Phil Hineline, students received training in the foundations of behavior analysis, conducted research, and learned about application. Temple University ABA training programs have grown to include an M.S.Ed. in ABA, a graduate certificate in ABA, an undergraduate concentration in ABA, and an undergraduate certificate in ABA. Students get training in the science of behavior analysis, a variety of applications, including autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities, and receive the coursework required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for the national certifications: BCaBA or the BCBA. Students in the M.S.Ed. program complete supervised fieldwork as well as an empirical thesis project. The students are mentored by 3 full time faculty and enjoy all the city of Philadelphia has to offer including cultural and culinary arts, and our very own Philly Metro chapter of ABAI!

Why should you enroll in our Master of Science in behavior analysis program? We offer a flexible program that provides students the choice to focus their studies on experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) or applied behavior analysis (ABA), or a combination of both. Our expert faculty provide students with unique opportunities to conduct basic or applied research. Our program includes an ABAI verified course sequence to meet coursework requirements for eligibility to apply to the BACB for examinations related to certification, as well as conceptual and experimental seminars in behavior analysis. Housed in the Department of Psychology, this program requires a total of 37.5 credits, and students enrolled full-time can complete this program within two years. Students may also enroll part-time to complete this program in three or four years depending on the number of courses taken per semester.

The Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Washington offers on-campus and fully synchronous online options for study. Our highly-rated program provides options for students to complete all required coursework and fieldwork in an integrated manner, and our program is successful. Last year 85% of our students passed the BCBA exam on their first attempt.

Promoting research in behavior analysis is one of ABAI's central goals and the primary purpose ofits Science Board. The long-term development of behavior analysis, its strength, and its success depend much on both basic and applied research. ABAI works with several research organizations under the leadership of this board. In addition, ABAI provides grant writing information to members on the web and through articles and workshops.

The Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis (AKABA) was created in 2014 with the mission to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education, and practice. Specifically, the organization serves as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members, disseminates information to promote its mission to a wider audience, and organizes an annual business meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the chapter. It is an affiliate chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. AKABA sponsors a variety of events, including an annual conference and professional development opportunities for its membership.

The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis was founded in 1980 to promote the ethical, humane, and effective application of behavior principles in all segments of society, including education, business, rehabilitation facilities and government.

The continuing mission of the Nevada Association of Behavior Analysis is to promote intellectual exchange and professional development in the field of behavior analysis in all its facets to include: philosophical, theoretical, experimental, applied, and practice.

The mission of the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote and support the practice, research and dissemination of behavior analysis throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. To accomplish this mission, the organization has four goals, Improve Viability and Sustainability of the Organization, Provide Quality Service to Our Members, Strengthen the Diversity and Cultural Competence within Our Organization and the Behavior Analysis Profession Across the Commonwealth, and Advocate for the Science of Behavior Analysis in the Commonwealth. Our organization has over 600 members. We engage in lobbying efforts for our program and put on a conference annually. This year, we are expecting to host an in-person conference in Richmond, VA.

The Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA) is an affiliate chapter of ABAI. Founded in 1986 by a small group of behavior analysts, the organization has grown to include over 1,000 members. This past year, TxABA expanded our membership categories to include RBTs, providing membership at the same discounted rate as students. TxABA still functions primarily as a volunteer organization with 4 part-time staff. The Executive Council is elected by voting members and serves to guide the organization as the Board of Directors. TxABA currently has 9 standing committees, 1 ad hoc committee, and 6 active Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The TxABA Public Policy Group (PPG) is a sister organization that focuses on legislative issues and lobbying. Officers of the TxABA PPG are appointed by TxABA Executive Council. TxABA held its 37th Annual Conference April 21-24, 2022 in Dallas, TX, and virtual (hybrid). TxABA has expanded CEU offerings to include a webinar speaker series available for free to TxABA Members and for a fee to non-members.

The mission of the Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group (VB SIG) is to disseminate theory, research, and practice to all those interested in Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior and a behavioral approach to language. Our dedicated group of elected council members carry out the many functions of the VB SIG. VB News, the SIG’s newsletter, is published three times annually with featured labs, interviews, and articles by both students and influential researchers. The VB SIG Student Group is a forum for students to discuss verbal behavior and write article summaries for our website and newsletter. Students can apply to two annual research awards: one for a completed research project in verbal behavior, and one for a grant proposal for a study in verbal behavior. These awards are presented at the annual business meeting at ABAI, as is the Jack Michael Award for enduring contributions to the study of verbal behavior. There are many ways to interact with others interested in verbal behavior, such as through our website, our listserv, Facebook, emails, and other outlets. The VB SIG Expo poster is a wonderful way for people to learn about the VB SIG and get involved.

The Open Educational Resources SIG aims to promote the adoption, creation, and dissemination of open educational resources in behavior analysis. We build a community of passionate advocates, providing a forum for OER creators to collaborate on new projects, highlight new resources, and reduce the individual workload required to create and manage OERs. We also work to disseminate news about OER and the empirical benefits of these resources within and beyond our membership. Join us to learn more about the benefits of open educational resources for promoting student success and aiding in equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Standard Celeration Society By the SCS Board of Directors The Standard Celeration Society (SCS) became an ABAI special interest group in 1995. The mission of the SCS states to uphold and advance the defining features and conventions of the standard celeration chart. The SCS aims to function as a friendly and enduring forum, supporting application and dissemination of standard celeration charting across an expanding range of practitioners and other stakeholders. The values of the SCS that guide behavior in fulfilling the mission include acknowledgement and appreciation of the founding principles and applications of our science (e.g., “standing on the shoulders of giants”), authenticity, inclusivity, legacy, community, and kindness. Since 2015, the SCS has employed an organizational structure composed of a board of directors and volunteer leadership teams that actively work toward implementing new and maintaining current initiatives designed to further the organization’s mission. We have an active board of directors comprised of five members, each on 3-year terms. In addition to the board, the organization also consists of an executive director, vice presidents, and associate vice presidents. The board of directors provides guidance and decision-making for the SCS executive director, who carries out board initiatives with vice presidents, associate vice presidents, and other volunteers. Current leadership teams include finance, programs, membership, scientific and academic relations, public relations, operations, international relations, diversity, and website services. Since the beginning of 2015, our leadership teams have actively developed the underlying systems to support the SIG’s structure and facilitate institutional memory as there is transition in our leadership roles, an important component for voluntary leadership teams to maintain productivity. Current priority initiatives include providing more free continuing education opportunities for members, publication resources, and training program locations for students interested in academic training, internships, and externships, among others. The SCS offers membership for a low cost and includes discounted rates to annual conference each year, access to the historical publication database of the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, and soon to be announced web-based continuing education events (annual fees: sustaining, $100; full, $50; student, $25). Current initiatives also aim to highlight our organization’s entrepreneurial members. The skills of the members, including insights and strategies developed over decades of business development in the area of precision teaching, are made available to others looking to start their own businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with the SCS, as this organization has a long history of entrepreneurs creating successful operations that provide clinical/educational services outside the mainstream of applied behavior analysis. Finally, as in many prior years, new and seasoned precision teachers gathered to learn and share research and clinical data at the SCS Annual Conference in November 2021 with both live and virtual attendance options. The society was honored to have Dr. Kent Corso and Kirk Kirby as keynote speakers along with an array of invited addresses, panels, and paper symposia. The SCS awarded Stuart Harder with the Ogden R. Lindsley lifetime achievement award. Additionally, the conference offered a poster session and the annual chart share. This year, we celebrate our 35th Annual Conference November 3 – 5 in Denver, Colorado at the Curtis Hotel. Please visit www.celeration.org for more information regarding the conference. The SCS eagerly welcomes new charters and members into our community. This nurturing group is full of brilliant and seasoned professionals who are always willing to offer advice or mentorship. Simply become a member and see the opportunities accelerate!

The Neuroscience SIG brings together researchers, academics, clinicians, and students interested in the intersections of behavior analysis and neuroscience and has four primary missions: (1) to introduce behavior analytic research to the neurosciences and introduce neuroscience research to behavior analysis; (2) to serve as both a meeting place and training environment for students and professionals alike interested in basic and applied neuroscience research; (3) to serve as a forum for collaborative relationships, funding applications, and the sharing of best practice; and (4) to advocate for and promote high standards in the application of behavior analytic treatments for individuals with neurological dysfunction.

The Behavioral Development SIG of the Association for Behavior Analysis was created with the mission to promote and support research and theory designed to identify environmental variables that establish and interact with behavioral development, and show how these variables relate to behavioral principles and instructional procedures in other areas, and how they can be manipulated to promote desirable developmental outcomes. Specifically, the organization shall: (a) Serve as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members, (b) Disseminate information to promote its mission to a wider audience, (c) Organize an annual business meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the chapter, and (d) Recognize individuals or groups of individuals who have made significant contributions to further the cause of this SIG. Conference attendees are invited to come and meet the members of the Dev SIG and learn more!

Brett DiNovi & Associates (BDA) is the largest award-winning behavioral consultation group on the East Coast of the U.S. and deploys more than 600 consultants that provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services & Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) in over 300 school districts/agencies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, California & Maine. We are currently looking to expand our operations to Florida, Texas, and several other states. We have a worldwide presence through the use of remote consultation technology. We have multiple You Tube channels where we disseminate the science of behavior analysis around the world. We offer school-based, home-based, and clinic-based services where master’s and bachelor’s level staff can take advantage of our unique executive coaching system, leadership meetings, or other mentoring opportunities routinely offered by BDA. We are currently hiring for multiple locations in multiple states at the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) levels.

B. F. Skinner Foundation is a non-profit organization with a specific mission: to disseminate behavioral science by providing information, education, and digital platforms. The Foundation is lead by our board of directors and officers. In 2020 and 2021, we launched extended edition of Verbal Behavior, a study guide for Verbal Behavior, and the Behavior of Organism. In addition, we hosted our very first Skinner Session (a CEU event). We continued to publish a quarterly magazine, the Operants, and fund for research awards. We have many more exciting projects and announcements for 2022.

The Mexican Organization of Practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis was established in 2021. OMPAC is a non-profit newly-formed organization focused on pushing recognition of Applied Behavior Analysis as an effective scientific discipline to support Mexican society. Our mission is to guide professionals interested in practicing Applied Behavior Analysis by setting standards and specialized training to treat socially significant behaviors. Among our goals are 1) to disseminate the practice of ABA in Mexico with the highest standards, 2) to provide reliable resources for people looking to deepen their understanding in ABA , 3) to facilitate communication among professionals in ABA in México and 4) set practice standards and specialized trainings. We plan to conduct regular events (workshops, trainings, webinars, etc.) with the purpose to disseminate and provide training in specific subspecialities of ABA. Our long term goal would be to set the standards to establish a Mexican Certification of Behavior Analyst.