Behavioral Intervention in Autism
Project Description:
Early behavioral intervention is the key to successful treatment of autism. Currently, there is a critical shortage of skilled early intervention professionals in the United States and globally. UMass Lowell's Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center provides six online courses that deal with behavioral intervention in autism. Completion of two required courses plus two elective courses enables the student to complete a graduate certificate. This four-course graduate program is designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, speech and language disorders, mental health and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders as well as an introduction to behavioral methods and how and where such methods can be used and evaluated. With prior departmental approval, students also may apply one of the courses from this certificate towards UMass Lowell's Master's Degree in Community Social Psychology (offered on campus) or towards a Master's Degree from UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education. Completion of all six online "Behavioral Intervention in Autism" courses provides the student with the course work necessary to pursue certification as a BCBA (the fieldwork requirement is arranged independently by the student). Program Highlights: Outstanding faculty. All courses BACB approved. Courses prepare students for the national Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) exam.
Core Function(s):
Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
