Question: Who can apply to the BISC Program?
Answer: Currently enrolled graduate students, or those who graduated from graduate programs in the following areas or eligible for admission into the BISC Program: Special Education, School Psychology, Speech/Language, Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent/Adult Education, Education, Psychology, or Counseling.
Students seeking a graduate degree must first be admitted into their graduate program and then apply to the certificate program (click here for an application) Students interested in a graduate degree program must apply through graduate student services. Students who have completed a graduate degree can enroll as a non-degree student. If seeking a graduate degree you must also complete the requirements of that degree program as determined with your faculty adviser in addition to BISC coursework.
Question: How do I apply to the BISC Program ?
Answer:
- Complete the BISC Program application as directed
- Contact Dr. Balan for additional support
- Before, while, or after you have applied to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services as a graduate non-degree or degree student.
- We are accepting applications now (April 2009 forward) with students beginning Fall 2009 semester.
Question: What are the courses for the BISC Program that are BACB approved and when are they offered?
Answer: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. has approved the following courses as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination. The courses will be offered in the following sequence.
Semester |
Course |
Credit |
Course Descriptions |
Fall |
SPED 53030 Applied Behavior Analysis I : Theory and Techniques |
3 |
Theory and techniques associated with applied behavior analysis. Approaches for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring skill development are emphasized. Procedures for assessing and modifying classroom environments/ instructional techniques to enhance learning/behavior of individuals with disabilities, with specific emphasis on preventing, increasing positive, and decreasing inappropriate behaviors are introduced. 25 field hours.
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SPED 70050 Single Subject Research Methods |
3 |
The main purpose of this course is to provide the techniques associated with behavioral observation and a description of single subject experimental methodology. The study of this methodology includes topics related to assessment, experimental design, and data evaluation. In addition, this course seeks to not only elaborate single subject designs, but also to place the overall methodology into a larger context; therefore, the relationship between single subject, quantitative, and qualitative designs will also be discussed.
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Spring |
SPED 53031 Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application |
3 |
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary to integrate the technology of applied behavior analysis (as learned in SPED 53030, Applied Behavior Analysis I) with the analytical skills necessary to prevent, teach, manage, and assess behavior. Specific behavioral interventions are presented. Includes 40 field hours. Prerequisite: SPED 53030
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SPED 63031/SPSY 67931 Program Development and Ethical Application of ABA |
3 |
The purpose of this course is to describe and apply methodology and research design in monitoring the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and to use such information to evaluate overall program efficacy. Consideration will be given to student characteristics (e.g., underling disability) when developing and evaluating behavior programs based. Use of specific tools for prioritizing behaviors, evaluating progress, and making treatment program decisions will be presented. Issues related to ethics, treatment implementation fidelity, and behavioral program development will be also be emphasized. |
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Summer |
SPED 63032/SPSY 67932 Advanced Interventions for Addressing Severe Behavior |
3 |
Use and interpretation of functional behavioral assessments in educational settings to lead to the identification of empirically-supported interventions to address the behavioral needs of children. The development, implementation, and analysis of functional analysis procedures. Special emphasis given to identifying/designing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of advanced behavioral interventions in consultation. 20 Field Hours. |
Question: What is the relationship between KSU's BISC Program and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)?
Answer: Completion of the KSU's BISC program allows students to receive a Kent State University certificate distinguishing them as having completed intense coursework related to human behavior and learning. The 5 pre-approved courses from the BACB are offered within the course requirements for the BISC program. The 5 courses allow the students to be course work eligible to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.
Question: What if I also want a master's degree in Special Education?
Answer: Students can apply for a master's degree in Special Education which would include the 5 BACB approved courses, an advanced practicum, and an additional 18 credit hours. Once enrolled in a masters program, students can apply for the behavior intervention specialist certification program. Please note that Ohio Department of Education does not have a special education licensure that is directly related to this program.
Question: Are there other requirements for the BISC Program other than 5 classes?
Answer: Enrollment in the BISCP Cohort will also require the following:
- Orientation-Students enrolled in the cohort are required to attend a ...orientation meeting. The meeting will address BISCP requirements, BACB requirments, and the BACB exam.
- Practicum? Fall SPED 63992-005, CRN 21897, Advanced Practicum SPED – BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ONLY
- Purchase the following text that will be required across classes
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Question: Why become Board Certified?
Answer: There is an increasing need for well-trained board certified professionals in the field of behavior analysis. Consult work is needed in areas such as schools, early intervention programs, residential settings, and home-based programs. Certification is essential to job security in the field of special education and behavior analysis with limitless career options.
Question: How do I apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination?
Answer: Go to www.bacb.com for detailed instructions on the application process.
Question: When is the next certication exam?
Answer: The BACB offers the exam three times per calendar year. Visit www.bacb.com Examination Administration for specific dates.
Question: What is the difference between BCBA-D, BCBA and BCaBA?
Answer:
BCBA-D: To be eligible for BCBA-D you must first be BCBA and have completed a doctorate program in applied behavior analysis, other human services, education, science, medicine, or other fields approved by the BACB and meet additional requirements (see the BACB website for more details).
BCBA: The BACB requires the completion of at least a Masters Degree to be eligible to sit for the BCBA.
BCaBA: To become BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst) you must have completed at least a Bachelors Degree to be eligible to apply. BCaBa's need to work under the supervision of BCBA's or BCBA-D's.
Question: I have taken courses that are similar to the 5 approved courses. Do I need to take all of the 5 courses?
Answer: For more information on course work that is eligible for approval contact info@bacb.com.
