Undergraduate

Applied Behavior Analysis Dual Degree Program

Program Tracks Available

Dual Degree

Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 1

Early Action: November 1

Early Action II: December 15

Regular Decision: February 15

Degrees Offered

B.A., M.A.

School

School of Graduate Studies

Department

Psychology

Program Overview
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program prepares students for careers as applied behavior analysts, and graduates of our programs will be well-prepared for both clinical and research-based positions. Our programs teach the science of behavior, which is essential for individuals interested in autism, general and special education, developmental and intellectual disabilities, social work and related fields.

Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Dual Degree Scholarship (per year for your 4 undergraduate years). You will also be considered for a $1,000 Dual Degree Scholarship for every term you are enrolled at least part time in your graduate program at Assumption.

Dual Degree students will benefit from:
- Participating in a peer mentoring program with ABA graduate students that will begin in the sophomore year
- Being part of a cohort that gets together for events each year (such as meet-and-greet, end of year lunch, etc.)
- Being assigned the ABA program director as your undergraduate faculty advisor
- Opportunities for students to sit in on a graduate class and meet with ABA graduate students
Learn more about the graduate ABA program.

Program Contact

Karen Lionello-DeNolf, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Director of Applied Behavior Analysis

508-767-7498 k.lionellodenolf@assumption.edu Kennedy Memorial Hall - Room 144

Requirements

- A completed Common Application
- A minimum high school 3.0 cumulative GPA
- An official high school transcript including senior grades (must be submitted directly from the high school)
- A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
- A $50 non-refundable application fee (paid through the Common Application at the time of submission)
- Assumption cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at end of junior year
- Declared minor in ABA with cumulative minor of 3.2 or higher
- Overall positive evaluation from the fieldwork supervisor from internship
- Recommendation from a full-time faculty member
- Interview with the ABA program director

Kate Diaz

Applied Behavior Analysis 2019
Behavioral Clinician, Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)

The Applied Behavior Analysis program challenged and supported me in becoming a behavioral clinician

Each one of my instructors brought their own experience into the classroom which has been useful in my current position. I assist in creating Positive Behavioral Support plans that focus on adults increasing their independence and accomplishing their goals.

Amanda Maynard

Applied Behavior Analysis 2019
Special Education Teacher and BCBA (supervisor), Worcester Public Schools

The class sizes are small, and the professors are accessible and kind.

Assumption’s ABA program provided opportunities for learning and assessment of student knowledge, practicum experience, and covered the perfect amount of content taught seamlessly, which was hugely influential in my achievement of passing the board exam through the BACB.

Ashley Perry

Applied Behavior Analysis
Shared Living Case Manager, Seven Hill Foundation

I want to really make a change for the people I support.

I hope to gain the proper skills to go into the field and work with young children or adults to help reduce problem behaviors for struggling families.

Stephen Blaisdell

Applied Behavior Analysis 2018
BCBA serving public school districts

Understanding the theories and practices is important to realizing how they can be applied.

I want to develop behavior programs based on scientific principles and feel confident that the work I am doing is individualized and targets the behavior I want to change. I also would like to become a BCBA, and I know this program will prepare me well.

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