People with degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis are competitive for positions in a variety of fields. These jobs generally involve working directly with client populations or helping more experienced behavior analysts with projects and research. The student can be credentialed as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, which qualifies you to work in:

  • ABA therapy for families who have children with autism
  • Business and industry
  • Residential and training facilities for people with disabilities
  • School settings

The curriculum teaches the student how behavior is affected by events in the social and physical environment, how to change behavior, and how to improve lives. This program combine theoretical and practical learning to provide an in-depth knowledge base and marketable skills.

  • The student will gain practical experience through required fieldwork or by joining ongoing application and research projects. Some projects have involved working with:

    • Animals in homes and zoos
    • Area schools
    • Basic research in behavioral neuroscience
    • Children with autism
    • Easter Seals North Texas
    • Hospitals
    • The Denton State Supported Living Center
    • The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center
    • Undergraduate students at UNT