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Psychology (Behavior Analysis Specialization), B.A.
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The mission of the undergraduate psychology degree specialization in behavior analysis is to produce skilled behavior analysts who meet the needs of the community and contribute to science and practice of behavior analysis. This mission is achieved by providing comprehensive training in behavior analysis, out of which more advanced basic, applied and theoretical interests may be developed. The degree specialization, in the context of the psychology major, prepares students for graduate study or for paraprofessional careers in human services.
Behavior analysis is a highly specialized field of study that is not duplicated elsewhere at the university. The behavior analysis specialization allows students to become eligible for certification as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), an internationally recognized paraprofessional credential, and to be eligible for licensure in Nevada as Certified Autism Behavior Interventionists (CABI). The curriculum also meets the standards for undergraduate program accreditation by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historic trends in psychology.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the relevance of psychology to human affairs, and an ability to think critically and analytically about how psychological matters relate to day-to-day human affairs.
- display effective written and oral communicative skills.
- show diversity awareness by clearly demonstrating that they recognize, understand, and respect community diversity.
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Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 120
- Cumulative GPA | 2.75
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 3.0
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency Requirement | 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
- Upper -Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units
- Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units
I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses .
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO9 courses .
B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses . (Major Requirement courses may satisfy CO10)
C. Global Context Course - CO11
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses .
D. Ethics Course - CO12
The following courses count in the Major Requirement:
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13
Select one of the following courses. All count in the Major Requirement:
F. Application Course - CO14
The following courses count in the Major Requirement:
III. Additional College Requirements (0-14 units)
Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.
A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)
Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:
- complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
- demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores
- show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
- participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.
IV. Major Requirements (39 units)
Courses in the major may not be taken pass-fail. Students may enter the program at any time, but must have and then maintain a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in psychology. They must also hold a 2.75 overall GPA.
A. Introductory Requirements (3 units)
B. Behavior Analysis Requirement (21 units)
C. Direct Learning Requirements (6 units)
D. Content Area Requirements (9 units)
Select one course (3 units each) from three of the four content areas below:
Cognitive and Brain Science
Note(s)
- PSY 499 - Advanced Special Topics (1 to 3 units) in a related area, may be applied to a corresponding content area; academic advisor approval required.
- At least 21 credits in the major field must be upper division.
V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
The Psychology Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
VI. Electives (4-24 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
This is a possible sequence of courses. Please review this with an advisor to make sure you are making the best scheduling choices for yourself.
Fall Semester (16 units)
- Prerequisite Core English (3 units)*
- Quantitative Reasoning (3 units) CO2*
- Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) CO7
- First Semester Foreign Language (4 units)
- PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6
Spring Semester (16-17 units)
Fall Semester (15-16 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester (15 units)
- PSY 473 - Radical Behaviorism (3 units)
- PSY Content Area Course (3 units)
- Diversity & Equity Course (3 units) CO10
- Global Context Course (3 units) CO11
- Minor (3 units)
Spring Semester (11-13 units)
- PSY Content Area Course (3 units)
- Minor (3 units)
- General Elective (5-7 units)
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