Behavior Analysis Program

Program Overview/Mission

The goal of this program is to provide students with a foundation in behavior analysis through an integrated sequence of coursework, practicum and research activities. The program's course sequence and supervised experience have been verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc®. 

• Students obtain competency in the basic principles of learning and the application of these principles with particular emphasis on interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Practicum and research experiences are provided in home, school, and clinic settings, including at UHCL's Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
• All students complete a major research project prior to graduation.

Students completing the coursework and practicum requirements of the program will be eligible to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam and to become Licensed Behavior Analysts in Texas.

Graduation, Enrollment, Retention, and Admissions Information

Graduates' pass-rate data. NOTE: Pass-rate data are not published for sequences with fewer than six first-time candidates in a single year or for sequences within their first four years of operation

For more information about the M.A. degree, please review our information and admissions packet.

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Program Degrees

• Behavior Analysis M.A.
• Minor in Behavior Analysis

Accreditation Information

The Behavior Analysis program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Admission Requirements

• Behavior Analysis M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only
    • Deadline: January 15*

  *Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you submit an application after the January 15 deadline, please contact behavioranalysis@uhcl.edu to confirm that your application was received.

• Application
  • Apply online through Apply Texas for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester
    • Select "HSH-Behavior Analysis" as your first choice major only
  • Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.
• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
    
    
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
  • Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a related field such as psychology, education, or special education. In addition, applicants should identify coursework or practical experience associated with Behavior Analysis.

  Required Supplemental Documents:

  • The following two documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):
    1. Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
    2. Statement of purpose and goals, not to exceed 1,000 words, describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably at least one from an academic source, should be submitted directly by the recommenders to behavioranalysis@uhcl.edu. No form is required. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know you well are especially appreciated.

  Application Packet

• Admissions Review Process

  After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.

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Additional Admission Information

Students wishing to enroll in this program must formally apply. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the faculty coordinator. Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a related field such as psychology, education, or special education. In addition, applicants should identify coursework or practical experience associated with Behavior Analysis.

Program Faculty

Curriculum and Instruction

Undergraduate Minor and Coursework for the BCaBA®

Coursework is offered to fulfill the requirements of the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) exam and has been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc®.

Student Resources

Information for Current Students

• Student Handbook
• Practicum Objectives Form
• Verified Course Sequence

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact:

Dorothea C. Lerman
Coordinator, Behavior Analysis Program
behavioranalysis@uhcl.edu