Overview

This specialisation is for those interested in the science and practice of applied behaviour analysis in clinic, home, school and work settings. You will be provided with the knowledge and tools to help people with diverse needs learn new skills, become more independent, and overcome socially important problems, using empirically-supported … For more content click the Read More button below. philosophy and science of learning concepts and principles of behaviour analysis and their application with diverse populations identification and assessment of behaviours function-based behavioural treatment evidence-based teaching practices for behaviour analysts experimental design for research in behaviour analysis data collection, analysis, and data-based decision-making performance management and supervision professional ethics for behaviour analysts The units in this specialisation have theoretical and practical relevance to professionals in a range of contexts, including early intervention, general education, inclusive and special education, and specialised behaviour support. You will be challenged to make connections between research and practice and will be equipped to pursue education-related careers and/or further study in education. If you are commencing the ABA specialisation from 1 January 2020 you will be completing a unit sequence which is verified against the Fifth Edition BCBA/BCaBA Task List. 

Pathway to graduate research
A pathway to graduate research (e.g. master's by research, PhD) is available if you** achieve a weighted average mark of at least 75% in the units of this course. On-campus attendance is required for this pathway. This pathway is not available at the point of entry, however if you are commencing at entry level 1 or 2 and interested in this possibility you must make space to pursue the two required units in Part D by restricting the number of units across Part B and Part C accordingly.

If you are commencing at entry level 3 (48 credit points) and interested in the pathway to graduate research, you must achieve a 75% average in your first two units to be eligible. If you are initially enrolled in a specialisation, you will be required to transfer to the general award, Master of Education, in order to complete the pathway to graduate research. 

If you are invited into this pathway,  you must take the following two units:

  • EDF5613 Research approaches in education
  • EDF5614 Research project in education

** Due to professional accreditation requirements, the research pathway is not available if you are undertaking the inclusive and special education specialisation.

Requirements
96 credit points

Part A. Orientation to education24 credit points
Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 credit points)24 credit points
Part C. Enhanced professional learning units 36 credit points
Part D. Professional inquiry24 credit points