Association for Behavior Analysis International

Continuing education is a natural step for individuals seeking to grow professionally in the field of applied behavior analysis. However, for many prospective graduate and post-graduate students, the application process can seem daunting. The purpose of this presentation is to provide attendees with information and advice on how to select and apply for graduate school in behavior analysis. Members of this panel will be students that represent a variety of schools that offer traditional on-campus and distance education graduate programs. Panelists will provide helpful tips on how to identify a program that meets the needs and interests of the student and what to expect during the application process. Various components of a graduate school application will be discussed and will include transcripts, Graduate Record Exams (GRE), letters of recommendation, and admission essays (i.e., highlighting work and research experience). Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

For many, the process of finding, being in, and surviving a post-doctoral fellowship seems a mystery. This panel aims to demystify this process (at least somewhat) by allowing an open forum for the discussion of the role of a post-doctoral fellow. The panel members will draw from their breadth of experience and discuss the major elements of this period for professional career development. This is a Student Committee sponsored event.

Teaching behavior analysis coursework within non-behavior analytic programs is a common and ongoing challenge within the field of behavior analysis. This Professional Development Series event is designed to address topics considered relevant to the professional development of educators within the field of behavior analysis. Panelists will discuss teaching within non-behavior analytic programs, such as special education, disability studies, and rehabilitation studies. Topics will include, but not be limited to, educators working with course content that is incorrectly labeled as behavior analytic, co-teaching with faculty who are not trained in applied behavior analysis, and differences between teaching within behavior analytic and non-behavior analytic programs. Panelists will also address proposing the addition of a BACB course sequence within programs that are not primarily behavior analytic. Finally, panelists will discuss effective collaboration strategies. Special emphasis will be placed on the various ethical considerations faced by educators in this area. All interested graduate students and behavior analysis educators are encouraged to attend.