Program Details
Next Start Date: October 14
Credit Hours: 120
Course Length: 8 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 48 months
UWF Health Sciences, B.S. - Behavior Analysis specialization will teach you to use the science of behavior to improve the lives of individuals through applications in various industries.
Why Study Behavior Analysis at UWF?
Psychologists, including behavior analysts, are always in high demand with an estimated employment rate increase of 8-10% from 2021 to 2031 and 21% in Florida. Upon completion of the Bachelors of Health Sciences specialization in Behavior Analysis program, you will have positioned yourself as a competitive candidate in the job market. You will learn from dedicated faculty who are experienced practitioners. Through the program’s convenient online format, you can study for your health sciences degree courses anytime and anywhere.
What You Will Learn
With this online program, you will meet the curriculum requirements to apply for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and the Qualified Autism Services Provider Supervisor (QASP-S) certification exams, making it possible to earn a credential after graduation and pursue a fulfilling career.
By completing this degree, you will be able to:
- Identify and apply the concepts, principles, and theories that constitute behavior analysis and health sciences
- Apply appropriate methods to solve problems in behavior analysis and health sciences
- Employ effective and professional communication in behavior analysis and health sciences
- Identify and apply legal concepts, professional ethical principles, and regulatory requirements that apply to the field of behavior analysis and health sciences Collaborate effectively with other professionals
The University of West Florida Applied Behavior Analysis program has been verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting specific coursework requirements, content hours, and faculty standards and is a pre-approved coursework provider by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®), an internationally-accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.