Exceptional Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration, Ph.D.

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Exceptional Learning Program Information

Degree Requirements

The Exceptional Learning Ph.D. requires 78-79 credit hours and is organized into three core areas: Core Knowledge, Research Knowledge, and Concentration Knowledge. Credit hours are classified as follows:

Core Coursework: 13 hours
Research Coursework: 21 hours
Dissertation: 15+ hours
Core Concentration Coursework: 23-24 hours
Advisor Guided Electives: 6-7 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 78-79 hours

Core Coursework (Select 13 hours)

Research Coursework (Select 21 hours)

EDU 7300 - Research Design Cr. 3.
EDU 7330 - Qualitative Inquiry in Research Cr. 3.
EDU 7340 - Data Analysis and Representation in Qualitative Inquiry Cr. 3.
EDU 7420 - Quantitative Inquiry in Education I Cr. 3.
EDU 7430 - Quantitative Inquiry in Education II Cr. 3.
EDU 7920 - Research Seminar in Education Cr. 3. *

Choose one additional research course from the following:

Note:

* only if a research-based topic

** EDUP 7410 counts as research for non-PPE concentration students

Dissertation (15 hours)

The 15 hours are generally taken in 9 & 6 hour blocks.

EDU 7990 - Research and Dissertation Cr. 1, 3, 6, 9.

Core Concentration Coursework

School-Aged Children and Adult Populations (Select 23/24 hours)

ABAP 7120 - Positive Behavior Support & Families Cr. 3.
EDU 7320 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis Cr. 3.
EDUB 7000 - Conceptual Topics and Principles in Behavior Analysis Credit 3.
EDUB 7010 - Topics in Behavior Analysis Cr. 3.
EDUB 7020 - Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Supports in ABA Credit 3.
EDUB 7030 - Assessment in Behavior Analysis Cr. 3.
EDUB 7050 - ABA Approaches in Developmental Disabilities Cr. 3.
EDUB 7060 - Ethics in ABA Cr. 3.

Young Children and Families (Select 23/24 hours)

Advisor Guided Electives

CUED 6010 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation Cr. 3.
CUED 7010 - Learning Theories Cr. 3.
CUED 7030 - Rural Schools and Communities Cr. 3.
CUED 7803 - Lab and Field Experiences in Education/Autoethnography Focus Cr. 3.
EDU 7060 - Issues in Education Cr. 3.
EDU 7950 - Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Education Cr. 1-6.
EDUL 7200 - Equity Literacy Cr. 3.
EDUL 7300 - Multiliteracies Cr. 3.
EDUL 7400 - Literacies of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations Cr. 3.
EDUL 7500 - Linguistic Perceptions Cr. 3.
EDUP 7410 - Advanced Program Planning and Evaluation Methods I Cr. 3.
ENGL 4511 (5511) - Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics Cr. 3.
ENGL 4561 (5561) - American English Cr. 3.
ENGL 6010 - Teaching Composition Cr. 3.
FOED 6020 - Perspectives in American Education Cr. 3.
FOED 7020 - Philosophy and Public Policy Cr. 3.
SPED 6120 - Early Childhood Special Education Assessment Cr. 3.
SPED 7110 - Family Collaboration in Special Education Cr. 3.

Course Substitutions

Course Substitutions are allowed upon approval of the graduate advisory committee, department chair/director, and dean of the college.