The Exceptional Student Education MEd, Applied Behavior Analysis Track (ABA) prepares students to become highly skilled professionals in working with individuals with exceptionalities. The program focuses on evidence-based practices founded on behavioral concepts and principles. Students will gain a deep understanding of behavior assessment and intervention strategies, ethical considerations, and the use of technology in ABA. Graduates will be prepared for positions in schools, clinics, and other settings, contributing to the improvement of the lives of individuals with exceptionalities through the application of ABA principles and practices.
Track Prerequisites
Current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or have completed all the requirements for that Professional Teaching Certificate.
Degree Requirements
36 Credit Hours
36 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EEX6061 - Instructional Strategies Pre-K-6 (3)
- EEX6065 - Programming for Students with Disabilities at the Secondary Level (3)
- EEX6107 - Teaching Spoken and Written Language (3)
- EEX6524 - Organization and Collaboration in Special Ed (3)
- EEX6612 - Methods of Behavioral Management (3)
- EEX6747 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
- EEX6608 - Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
- EEX6619 - Advanced Behavior Analysis (3)
- EEX6618 - Single Case Research Methodology (3)
- EEX6668 - Radical Behaviorism (3)
- EEX6669 - Supervision and Personnel Management in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- EEX6295 - Assessment and Curriculum Prescriptions for the Exceptional Population (3)
- EEX6297 - Assessment, Diagnosis, and Curriculum Prescriptions for Students with Autism (3)
Grand Total Credits: 36
Financial Information
Exceptional student education is a critical shortage area, and students may be eligible for funding under the TEACH grant
Additionally, students may be eligible to receive partial or full tuition support through our U.S. Department of Education-funded projects
Current Office of Special Education Funding is available for a limited number of scholars in Project ABA.
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
