Bachelor of Autism Behavioral Studies

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Entry Requirement

High School Transcripts: Official high school transcripts or copies certified by your high school or EducationUSA Center. Provide any national testing results, diplomas and/or certificates (e.g. GSCE, IGSCE, A Levels, CAPE, WAEC).
University Transcripts: Submit official community college or university transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Provide course syllabi or descriptions for every university course.
Credential Evaluation: Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must undergo a course-by-course evaluation conducted by an independent credential evaluation agency. These agencies must be members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Students attending U.S. schools abroad or international schools following a U.S. curriculum abroad do not need to submit a credential evaluation; other exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Transfer Recommendation Form completed by your current or most recent community college or university.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

English Requirement

You must submit proof of English Language Proficiency if you are:

A High School Applicant who attended all or part of high school in a country where English is not the official language.
A Transfer Applicant who attended university in a country where English is not the official language, or you completed less than 24 credits at a university where English is the official language.

Proof of English Language Proficiency can be demonstrated with one of the following tests or successful completion of ELS Level 112.

TOEFL: 79 iBT with consistent subsection scores
IELTS: 6.5 with consistent subsection scores
SAT: 500 evidence-based reading and writing score
ACT: 19 composite score with consistent subsection scores

We accept self-reported ACT or SAT scores. We do not accept self-reported TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores.

Other Requirement

ACT or SAT Scores may be sent directly from the testing agency or self-reported on your application or uploaded to your SJU Admission Account. SAT scores will be super-scored; we'll take your highest composite ACT score.
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Course Information

The Bachelor of Science in Autism Behavioral Studies at Saint Joseph's University is designed to meet the growing need for qualified, professionally trained clinicians, educators and researchers.

WHAT IS AN AUTISM BEHAVIORAL STUDIES DEGREE?

There are two tracks within the Autism Behavioral Studies major – a clinical track and a research and advocacy track. Both major tracks cover interventions and support for individuals with autism. The major also includes the following:

Principles of teaching and learning
Understanding the population
Neurophysiology of the brain
Biological causes
Navigation of medical services
Health policy
Coping with the stress of a child or family member with autism
Coping methods for direct service providers, long-term care, and ancillary services

CLINICAL TRACK

The clinical track includes a strong focus on both theory and practice in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral intervention. In this track, you can complete the required coursework and field hours, complete the exam and become a nationally Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®). Graduates from this track typically enter into direct clinical or educational service, often with a dual major in education or interdisciplinary health services. The Autism Behavioral Studies clinical track can be completed independently but is also a common dual major with education, interdisciplinary health services or psychology.

RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY TRACK

The research and advocacy track includes additional coursework on the topics of resources, advocacy, adult services and transitions. In this track, you'll complete supervised research on a topic of your choice under the guidance and supervision of faculty in areas of education, health services, neuroscience or psychology. The Autism Behavioral Studies research track can be completed independently but is also a common dual major with interdisciplinary health services, biology or psychology.

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Learning Goals and Outcomes

Goal 1: Graduates of the Autism Behavioral Studies Program will know and understand the potential causes, symptoms and diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorders as well as the specific needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan and how they are treated.

Objective 1.1: Demonstrate knowledge of the current theories on the causes of autism spectrum disorders.

Objective 1.2: Demonstrate knowledge of the frequency, characteristics, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Objective 1.3: Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of stereotypes, stigma, and discrimination of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Goal 2: Graduates of the Autism Behavioral Studies Program will know and understand the unique and specific behavioral needs of individuals with autism as well as both medical and behavioral approaches to autism treatment and related issues.

Objective 2.1: Identify the behavioral needs of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and demonstrate the current behavioral approaches to treating behavioral issues of individuals with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis and medically related therapeutic services.

Objective 2.2: Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing in the language of the discipline and particularly on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Goal 3: Graduates of the Autism Behavioral Studies Program will understand, follow and demonstrate the ethics guidelines and professional codes of conduct for working with individuals with autism.

Objective 3.1: Demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of behavior analysts, therapists, allied health professionals and related staff, and demonstrate understanding of ethics guidelines in working with individuals with autism.

Objective 3.2: Graduates will act as responsible citizens, embracing personal and career objectives that honor and serve individuals with autism and their families.

Goal 4: Graduates of the Autism Behavioral Studies Program will identify and understand the difficulties that families face in coping with autism and the impact of paying for autism-related services, as well as the social and economic impact on families and on society.

Objective 4.1: Identify the impact on parents, siblings, families, and friends of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and demonstrate how to best help these individuals cope with associated stress.

Objective 4.2: Identify the impact of political issues, including funding and approval of services, around autism spectrum disorders.

Goal 5: Graduates of the Autism Behavioral Studies Program will demonstrate how to collect behavioral data using Applied Behavior Analysis; to measure the progress of individuals with autism; to develop behavioral plans for individuals with autism; and/or to conduct research on individuals with autism or on related treatment plans.

Objective 5.1: Collect data on the progress of individuals with autism and develop behavioral plans; or collect data for the purpose of conducting research on a particular topic in the field of autism.

Objective 5.2: Identify and demonstrate methods to empirically assess and evaluate the progress of individuals with autism spectrum disorders for the purpose of developing intervention plans.

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Career Opportunity

With a degree in Autism Behavioral Studies, you will be prepared to enter the workforce or begin graduate studies focused on treating, serving, supporting, studying and understanding the unique needs and characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.

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