Clinical Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

Clinical Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago is a Campus Master Clinical Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Applied Behavior Analysts systematically measure specific client behaviors, and then analyze how changes in the environment (such as specific arrangements of stimuli and consequences) can alter and positively influence those behaviors . Based on the work of B. F. Skinner, this therapeutic system has become known as the only effective treatment for helping children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities improve their social, motor, verbal, and reasoning skills. In addition, Applied Behavior Analysis is increasingly being used in business and industrial settings (to teach precise job skills, enhance performance, and improve safety) and in educational environments (to teach basic academic skills, verbal reasoning, physical movement, social skills, and more). M.A. in Clinical Psychology , Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization Offered in Chicago. Two years full time or three years part time (Los Angeles program offered in a flexible format that is convenient for working professionals). 96% of our Chicago School ABA students secure their first practicum placements by the end of the first semester, and the remaining 4% obtain placements by the time the second semester begins. (Subsequent practicum placements also reach 100%.) Program is unique in that students receive a solid foundation in the principles of clinical psychology, in addition to thorough training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques?preparing them to work with a range of populations in both clinical and business/industry settings. Graduates are prepared to determine experimentally the cause(s) of problem behavior , develop humane and effective interventions, validate their approach to each client, and assess outcomes. Course sequence is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board? and graduates are eligible to sit for national certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board?. Students may petition to take an additional 14 semester hours of coursework and three credits of supervised practicum to sit for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in Illinois. View more details on The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Psychology courses.