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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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
- 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:
80The 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.
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Minimum required score:
550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- Official Transcripts for all credits earned, Undergraduate and Graduate
- Official GMAT or GRE scores, test must be taken within the last 7 years
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Personal Statement
- Application fee of $35.00
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, test must be taken within the last 2 years
- Proof of ability to pay educational expenses from a bank and an affidavit of financial support
- An official course-by-course evaluation of undergraduate and graduate education
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Philadelphia
- 1313 - 2290 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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