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WHAT DRIVES HUMAN BEHAVIOR?Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Applied BehaviorAnalysis or a Master of Arts in Human Behavior

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is arigorous, high-quality program that prepares you to become aspecialist in conducting behavioral assessments and in designingand implementing scientifically based behavior changeinterventions. This training provides excellent augmentation to theexisting skills of social workers, clinical psychologists,school/educational psychologists; marriage and family therapists,and general education/special education personnel.

The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate program has beenapproved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) formeeting the academic requirements for taking the Board CertifiedBehavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Board Certified AssistantBehavior Analyst (BCaBA) examinations, administered by theBACB. The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate program is afive-course sequence. Each course meets for eight weeks, one nightper week, allowing for daytime employment. The entire programcan be completed in just 10 months.

The Master of Arts in Human Behavior exposes students to a widearray of behavioral topics covering personal, social, andorganizational issues and is intended for students who have specificambitions in the fields of supervision, management, andadministration.

National University andBehavioral Health Worksare offering a CohortProgram

LOCATION OF CLASSES:11358 Knott StreetGarden Grove, CA 92841

APPLICATION DEADLINE:January 25, 2013

■ MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN BEHAVIORFaculty Advisor: Charles Tatum; (858) 642-8476; ctatum@nu.edu

The Master of Arts in Human Behavior is designed for people desiringgreater knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The degree exposes thestudent to a wide array of behavioral topics covering personal, social andorganizational issues. The program is intended for students who havespecific ambitions in the fields of supervision, management, andadministration, but should also appeal to students undergoing lifetransitions, seeking personal or career growth, or requiring preparation fordoctoral-level training.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Synthesize and apply communication theory and practice in real-world

situations. • Develop a personal and professional code of ethics based on knowledge

and understanding of moral and ethical principles and values. • Assimilate adult development and human sexuality theories and

principles into personal and interpersonal growth. • Analyze and apply behavioral and organizational change processes to

personal, social, and organizational settings. • Integrate theories of leadership into applied areas of supervision,

management, and administration. • Demonstrate practical competence in the use of behavioral theory,

research and assessment. • Produce written materials (papers, essays, projects, journals, etc.) that

analyze, integrate, and critique critical theories, issues and research inhuman behavior.

• Demonstrate oral fluency (class debates, group discussions, individualpresentations, etc.) in articulation of the theory and practice of behavioralscience.

• Demonstrate multi-cultural awareness and appreciation of humandiversity.

Degree Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)

To receive the Master of Arts in Human Behavior, students must complete atleast 54 quarter units of graduate work. A total of 13.5 quarter units ofgraduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed atanother institution, as it applies to this degree and provided the units werenot used in earning another advanced degree. Students should refer to thesection on graduate admission requirements for specific informationregarding application and evaluation.

For students in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior transitionprogram, the university will waive up to two MA in Human Behaviorcourses taken as part of the bachelor’s degree (see BS in OrganizationalBehavior transition program), but these students must still meet theresidency requirements for the MA in Human Behavior. The number ofcourses waived is dependent on the courses taken and grades earned in thetransition program.

Core Requirements(10 courses; 45 quarter units)

HUB 648 Personal Growth & Comm. HUB 646 Personal and Pro. Ethics HUB 641 Stages of Adult Development HUB 639 Issues in Sexuality HUB 601A Organizational Behavior HUB 642 Theories of Behavior Change HUB 601D Creative Leadership HUB 650 Behavioral Research HUB 670 Research Applications

Prerequisite: HUB 650 HUB 680 Integrative Project

Prerequisite: HUB 650, HUB 670

Program Electives(2 courses; 9 quarter units)

Students can select graduate elective courses from the following courseprefixes: CHD, HRM, HUB, MKT, MGT, PAC and SOC (HUB 660, CHD 601,PAC600 and SOC 604 are highly recommended). In addition, someeducation and psychology courses are acceptable with the approval of theChair of the Department of Psychology. (Note: Due to enrollmentrestrictions, special permission by the Chair of the Department ofPsychology is required to take CHD 640 or any courses designated PSY 600or above).

● GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIEDBEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Faculty Advisor: William Matthew; (661) 864-2367; wmatthew@nu.edu

The five-course sequence in applied behavior analysis is designed toprepare candidates for the national certification examinations sponsored bythe Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Upon successfulcompletion of National University’s five course sequence, the candidate willreceive a certificate of completion from National University, but this is notprofessional certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board(BACB) and does not entitle candidates to claim they are Board CertifiedBehavior Analysts (BCBA’s). Information about becoming certified throughthe BACB can be found at www.bacb.com

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Read, understand and apply techniques and methods of applied

behavior analysis.• Successful program graduates will be able to present data and

information from applied behavior analysis procedures in graphic,textual, and oral formats.

• Apply methods of behavior analysis in applied settings.• Articulate orally and in writing the principles of applied behavior

analysis as they relate to the basic laws of learning common tomulticultural environments.

• Articulate orally and in writing the basic, overall practice guidelines andcode of ethics in the field of applied behavior analysis.

• Critically read the relevant research literature as well as use idiographicresearch methods to solve problems that are germane to the field ofapplied behavior analysis.

• Understand the importance of the use of multiple data sources andpoints of view in the design, implementation, and evaluation of appliedbehavior analytic goals.

Certificate Requirements

Prior to qualifying to take the National Board Certified Behavior Analystexam, candidates must do 1500 hours of Supervised Fieldwork, which issupervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). NationalUniversity does not provide this supervision.

Requirements(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)

ABA 601 Assessment in ABA ABA 602 Processes of ABA

Prerequisite: ABA 601 ABA 603 Applications of ABA

Prerequisite: ABA 602 ABA 604 Advanced Applications I

Prerequisite: ABA 603 ABA 605 Advanced Applications II

Prerequisite: ABA 603

Entire program can be completed online.For more complete information, see the National University General Catalog 76, published 9/12

Behavioral Health Works, Inc. will be partnering with National University to o�er BHW sta� members the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or certi�cation as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Behavior Analyst Assistant (BCaBA) through convenient courses led by internal sta� members who are also employed as Adjunct Professors of National University. The required courses will be taught in the BHW clinic and employees can earn BCBA hours while working in the �eld.

> Beginning in 2013

Program LengthsCerti�cate Only: 5 courses over 10 monthsMA in Teaching w/ ABA: 11 classes over 16 monthsMA in Human Behavior w/ ABA: 15 classes over 21 months

NU courses are traditionally 4-weeks long, but due to the content requirements of ABA, dictate their respective lengths of 8-weeks.

> How long will the degree or certi�cation take to complete?

Tuition: $279 per unit with 25% discount for BHW sta� members

> What does it cost?

Graduate Certi�cate in Applied Behavioral Analysishttp://www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/SchoolOfEducation/EducationalAdministration/Programs/891.html

Master of Arts in Teachinghttp://www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/SchoolOfEducation/TeacherEducation/Programs/MAT.html

Master of Human Behaviorhttp://www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/CollegeOfLettersAndSciences/Psychology/Programs/Master-Arts-Human-Behavior.html

> Where can I go for more information?

*Financial aid may be available through National University.

PROGRAM

Certi�cation Courses

MA in Teaching w/ ABA

MA in Human Behavior w/ ABA

BHW STAFF COST

$6,277.50

$13,810.50

$18,832.50

FULL COST

$8,370.00

$18,414.00

$25,110.00

SAVINGS

$2,092.50

$4,603.50

$6,277.50

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