Psychology - Behavior Analysis
In a program rarely offered to undergraduate students, you will learn how to work with typically developing children and people diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities. Classes include topics in behavioral principles, behavioral interventions, and the experimental analysis of behavior.
Understanding Human Behavior
At UW-Eau Claire, you'll have countless opportunities to explore and build your resume. Participate in faculty-led research in well-equipped labs, studying topics like animal behavior, the verbal behavior of children with autism, and large-scale behavioral changes within society. Behavior analysis majors participate in an internship in our Campus Autism Program and Child Academic Preparation clinic, providing services to children from the community. Study abroad and immersion programs will give you the chance to see the world and learn about a variety of cultures and lifestyles, and their effects on human behavior.
After completing our program’s comprehensive and progressive curriculum, you will be well prepared to begin a career in applied behavior analysis or attend graduate school.
Program Details
Conduct research in one of our top-notch facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, rooms equipped for group or individual experiments and behavior observation rooms with videotape equipment.
At UW-Eau Claire, we believe that in order to get the most out of your education, you need to have real-life experiences outside of the classroom. Many behavior analysis majors take research trips or study abroad. Explore topics like cultural identity in Louisiana, social and environmental justice in Guatemala and women’s lives and experiences in Nicaragua.
As a behavior analysis major at UW-Eau Claire, you will find faculty who are excited to get you involved in current research projects. You may help investigate how children with autism communicate, what motivates people or the mental and physical impacts of addiction. Some students choose to take their findings a step further by presenting their research at regional, national, and international conferences.
Annual on-campus Career Conferences and a Non-Profit and Government Career Fair bring potential employers right to you. These events are excellent opportunities to network and submit your resume for current and future job openings.
Blugold Stories
UW-Eau Claire introduced me to the field of behavior analysis. Through interning at the Campus Autism Program (CAP), I found a passion for working with children with developmental delays. CAP provided me with a career path and my best friends.
I came to UWEC to learn to help people. After taking an intro course to the behavior analysis program, I knew this was right for me. UW-Eau Claire helped me find a field where I can incorporate my love of research with my passion for helping people.
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Where can the behavior analysis program lead me after graduation?
Earning a behavior analysis degree from UW-Eau Claire empowers you to take on many different career paths. Graduates leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a behavioral services provider and make a positive impact in the community.
Example Careers
- Licensed behavior technician (LBT)
- Animal trainer
- Board certified behavior analyst
- Speech-language pathologist
- School counselor
- Special Education Teacher
As part of your coursework, you will complete an internship in behavior analysis. Previous students have interned both on and off campus in areas like the Campus Autism Program, Counseling Services, the Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA), halfway houses, and crisis-intervention services.
Here are a few courses in Psychology - Behavior Analysis at UW-Eau Claire.
PSYC 281
Introduction to Behavior Analysis and Therapy
Students acquire introductory skills in analyzing, understanding, and solving human and animal behavior problems. Methods for teaching, increasing, and decreasing behaviors are summarized.
PSYC 271
Methods of Research in Psychology
Experimental, correlational, longitudinal and cross-sectional, naturalistic/observational, quasi-experimental, qualitative, and case study/clinical methods of research in psychology. Analysis of published research. Data collection, analysis, and presentation of research reports in APA style.
PSYC 390
Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
Students will learn skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate behavioral interventions in a variety of human services settings. Content will focus on functional assessment, ethics, and primary research in applied behavior analysis.
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