Curriculum Degree Requirements

The BehaviorAnalysis@Simmons curriculum is focused on the science of behavior across broad areas of research and practice. Students learn basic principles of behavior, behavior change tactics, and research methods that may be applied across a wide range of circumstances, behaviors, and populations, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the environmental variables that influence behavior.

This program has been designed to meet the BACB^® BCBA^® Certification Pathway 2 coursework requirements. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA^® Certification

“The Simmons curriculum lays the foundation for high-quality behavior analytic work. It is comprehensive, robust, and requires that students learn the science of behavior analysis. Our goal is for students to understand the complex interactions that occur between the environment and behavior. We seek to foster a lifelong passion for achieving behavior change and encourage our students to think critically from a functional rather than prescriptive perspective when using behavior analysis to serve clients.”

—Noelle Neault, PhD, BCBA-D, Adjunct Faculty

Throughout the program, students will examine the science of behavior within the following areas:

Students are required to complete 40 credits of coursework over 20 months. Coursework includes 32 credits of didactic courses and 8 credits of practicum experiential learning courses. Students must complete and successfully defend a thesis research project to be eligible to graduate. 

Students are required to work at a behavior analytic work site, performing behavior analytic activities, by the end of the first term of the program.

Course Sequence

Practicum