The B.S. in Autism Behavioral Studies from Saint Joseph's University is designed to meet the growing need for qualified, highly trained providers of autism services and treatment.
Autism Behavioral Studies, B.Sc.
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- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
This Autism Behavioral Studies program from Saint Joseph's University includes a strong focus in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral techniques, biological reasons for autism, the neurophysiology of the brain, principles of learning, navigating medical services, managing the population of individuals with autism, health policy in autism, coping with the stress of a child or family member with autism, coping methods for providers of autism services, long-term care, ancillary services and other related topics.
Learning outcomes
With a bachelor's degree in Autism Behavioral Studies, completion of the required coursework and field hours, and successfully passing the BCaBA exam, students will obtain national certification as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), essentially graduating with a highly marketable credential to work in any area of the United States.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Resources & Advocacy in Autism
- Adult and Transition Services
- Special Topics in Autism
- Internship in Autism Studies
- Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness & Disability
- Health and School Aged Child Linguistics Courses
- Language, Linguistics, and the Real World
- Phonetics
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
We require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent for admission to Saint Joseph’s University. Standard secondary school coursework includes the following core subject areas:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of mathematics
- 2 years of history
- 2 years of a laboratory science
- 2 years of a world language
Competitive applicants typically exceed the minimum requirements and have taken four years in all five core subject areas.
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Philadelphia
- 1313 - 2290 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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