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Degree: | Master of Science (MSc) |
Discipline: |
Psychology
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Duration: | 12 months |
Study modes: | full-time, part-time |
University website: | Applied Behaviour Analysis (Intellectual and Developmental Disability) |
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This programme seeks to develop a critical understanding of concepts and principles of applied behaviour analysis. It provides you with a detailed knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and experience of practice or conducting research in this field, and is aimed at recent graduates as well as experienced practitioners.
Due to a high number of applicants this year we have been forced to put in place a deadline for receipt of applications for those wishing to be considered for entry to September 2020 intake.
Please therefore ensure that your full application (containing reference, all required documentation and evidence of English Language qualifications if relevant) is submitted online via the “Apply Now” link no later than 23:59 BST on Wednesday, 1st July 2020.
Incomplete applications, or applications received after 1st July 2020, will be considered for the September 2021 cohort.
Please read this important document regarding the recent BACB announcement.
Benefits include academic and professional support from some of the UK’s leading applied behaviour analysts and intellectual and developmental disability researchers. The programme also provides the necessary coursework to apply to sit the international examination for certification as a behaviour analyst.
Please note, the PCert cannot be studied on a part-time basis but the PDip and MSc can be studied either full-time or part-time.
ABAI Verified Course Sequence for Fifth Edition Task List
The Association for Behaviour Analysis International has verified the following courses towards the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
VCS pass rate data for the fourth edition task list (2018) are available on the BACB website.
Applied Behaviour Analysis student Rebecca talks about her course at Kent
The Tizard Centre is part of the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) and has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments.
The Centre is at the forefront of learning and research in autism, intellectual disability and community care, and in 2013 received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its outstanding work in these areas.
The Centre has strong links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. Our primary aims, through research, teaching and consultancy, are:
The Tizard Centre is recognised as leading the field in deinstitutionalisation and community living, challenging behaviour, quality of staff support, sexuality and autism, and has had a significant impact on national policies in these areas. We are committed to addressing issues arising from social inequality.
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