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The Center for Behavior Analysis applies the science of behavior across disciplines to improve lives through an understanding of behavior.


Mission

The mission of the Center for Behavior Analysis is to prepare students to become ethical, research-driven behavior analysts who are equipped to serve varied populations and address socially significant challenges across global settings.

Objectives

  1. Content Knowledge and Application
    Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the conceptual and empirical foundations of behavior analysis, including the ability to design and implement evidence-based interventions that are responsive to individual needs and based on continuous assessment and data analysis.
  2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
    Graduates will apply scientific reasoning, research design, and data evaluation methods to assess behavior, inform intervention, and contribute to the field through evidence-based practice and scholarly activity.
  3. Professional Communication and Collaboration
    Graduates will communicate effectively using both oral and written modalities, with the ability to translate behavioral principles and research findings for varied audiences, including clients, caregivers, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams.
  4. Ethical Practice and Professional Integrity
    Graduates will adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical decision-making, applying behavior-analytic principles with cultural humility, respect for client rights, and accountability to relevant professional codes and guidelines.
  5. Impact and Social Responsibility
    Graduates will engage in practices that promote socially significant behavior change, support positive outcomes across multiple populations, and contribute to addressing societal and organizational challenges through behavior science.

Center for Behavior Analysis Staff

  • Director Leasha Barry
    Leasha M. Barry, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

    Director

    Barry Bio

  • Dayna Headshot
    Dayna L. Altieri, Ed.D, BCBA

    Associate Director of Graduate Programs

    Altieri Bio

  • Michelle Lambert staff profile image
    Michelle Lambert, M.A., BCBA

    Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs

    Lambert Bio

  • Sarah Kent staff profile
    Sarah Kent, M.A., BCBA

    Assistant Director of Student Success

    Kent Bio

  • Shannon Biagi staff photo
    Shannon Biagi, M.S., BCBA

    Academic Administrator

    Biagi Bio

  • Blythe Webster staff photo
    Blythe Webster, MLIS

    Graduate Advisor

    Webster Bio

  • Jerry Charvat headshot
    Jerry Charvat, B.F.A.

    Program Coordinator

    Charvat Bio

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    Hannah Marshall

    Program Specialist

    Marshall Bio

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    Justin Washington

    Office Specialist

    Washington Bio

  • Jena Yonker staff photo
    Jena Yonker

    Program Assistant for Argos Autism

    Yonker Bio

  • Emmalynn Womack

    Graduate Assistant

    Womack Bio