Institute for Child Development

About the Psychology ABA major

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) refers to the precise analysis of behavior and learning patterns and the conditions that serve to elicit and maintain these behaviors and patterns. ABA draws upon the fields or experimental psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology and neuropsychology.

• The psychology ABA major track is designed to prepare students who have a strong interest in children’s services for graduate school and/or careers in human services, specifically in the fields of:
  • Clinical psychology
  • Education, speech
  • Research
  • Public policy

• Courses at the Institute focus on concentrations in:
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Learning disabilities
  • Measurement/evaluation

• Strong emphasis is placed upon knowledge of basic and applied research, professional ethics, and practical skills.

To declare the Psychology ABA major students must be enrolled in or have completed PSYC 355 Lab in Child Behavior. It is important to note, however, that students do not have to declare the Psychology ABA major to enroll in courses offered at the Institute.

For further details on major requirements please see below:

• ABA Track Flow Chart.
• Psychology Major Flow Chart.
• ABA Track Checklist.
• Psychology Major Checklist.

For additional information follow this link to Binghamton University’s Psychology Department website. Information sessions are held at the Institute for Child Development each semester. For more information you can contact the ICD by calling 777-2829, or by e-mail at icdugrad@binghamton.edu.