MA,PhD,BCBA Program in Autism

BATS offers a two-year MA program, 3 year Ph.D with a focus on Autism. We train students to be practitioners, not researchers. Our MA students do a practical MA project rather than an MA thesis. The MA project usually consists of teaching an undergrad seminar in behavior analysis for two semesters and doing an R&D project. In BATS you work hard, learn a lot of useful skills, and have fun. You will get a solid grounding in the principles, concepts, and theory of behavior analysis, including language facilitation. We train people in autism and organizational behavior management (OBM). We also ensure that student get the experience to become BCBA.

Practicum Requirements

The Professional Psychology Practicum (PPP) portion focuses on working in human services settings.  Students will obtain practicum hours at WoodsEdge Learning Center or the Kalamazoo Autism Center implementing discrete-trial training with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

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Master's Projects

Students begin their M.A. Projects during the Fall semester of their first year and continue them throughout their second year, culminating in a paper and PowerPoint presentation.  The project involves teaching undergraduate psychology courses, PSY 3600/1000H and/or PSY 4600, and completing a Research and Development (R&D) project based on your management of the system for which you are selected.

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Behavioral Boot Camp

Boot Camp will be from June 11, 2012-August 17, 2012.

Boot Camp starts with Psy 610 (or Psy 6100), which runs for four weeks, then Psy 671 (or Psy 6710) which is for the next four weeks. Psy 6100 or its equivalent is a prerequisite for (Psy 6710). It is possible to take just Psy 6100 and not Psy 6710. 

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