Eastern's Applied Behavioral Analysis Program Recognized by National Organization
Willimantic, CT (09/07/2017) — Eastern Connecticut State University is one of 57 institutions in the United States recognized for its applied behavioral analysis program by Applied Behavior AnalysisEdu.org. The first Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst program in Connecticut and one of only three in the state, Eastern's program is a concentration offered within the Psychology major. The program has been certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and given the BACB's Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) credential.
"We are big fans of Eastern Connecticut University because of the many undergraduate research and creative activities available to students," wrote ABAEdu.org. "In fact, students (at Eastern) enjoy the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on an array of projects that contribute to the growing body of research in the field of applied behavior analysis."
Certification is usually required for employment in the field of applied behavioral analysis, especially when working with children with autism.
"Dr. James Diller continues to do an outstanding job leading this program," said Carlos Escoto, professor of psychology and chair of the Psychological Sciences Department. "We are grateful to be recognized by a national organization and pleased to be able to offer our students this special professional credentialing opportunity."
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