EdS in School Psychology with Applied Behavior Analysis

This emphasis program equips school psychology students with life-changing tools to help children change negative or harmful behaviors.

Program Overview

Brandman’s Ed.S. with Master’s in education and the PPSC emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis allows students to enter the field of K-12 school psychology with the skillset required to competently assess and intervene to resolve complex behavior problems.

Students with this emphasis will:

  • Earn a degree focused in a field that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job demand will grow by 33% between 2010 and 2020. Ground zero for these professionals are K-12 school districts
  • Be trained in ABA methodologies
  • Understand how to observe and improve behavior in school age children

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Next Session

Fall I (Aug 31, 2020)

Estimated Cost

$660/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Hybrid

(on-campus/online)

Available Campuses

Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Visalia Campus
337 N. Plaza Dr., Visalia, CA 93291
Walnut Creek Campus
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • An autobiographical essay (2-3 pages)
  • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
  • Current Resume (showing experience working with children)
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate in an academic setting
  • Proof of a passing score report on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or any of the CTC approved basic skills test.
California Residency

This program is only available to California residents

Transcripts

Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Graduate Level Exams

For detailed information about graduate exam and minimum test score requirements, please reference the Brandman University Catalog.

Program Curriculum

  • CSPU 500  Introduction to Counseling and Interpersonal Relations: Concepts and Skills

    3
    CSPU 510  Introduction to the Ethical Practice of School Psychology

    3
    CSPU 512  Advanced Counseling and Intervention

    3
    CSPU 513  Group Leadership and Intervention

    3
    CSPU 514  Cultural and Community Issues in Counseling and School Psychology

    3
    CSPU 516 Children and Youth in Developmental Context

    3
    CSPU 534  Practicum in School Psychology I

    3
    CSPU 535  Practicum in School Psychology II

    3
    CSPU 616  Leadership and Systems Change

    3
    CSPU 622  Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology I

    3
    CSPU 623  Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology II

    3
    CSPU 624  Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology III

    3
    CSPU 625  Supervision and Mentoring in School Psychology IV

    3
    CSPU 636  Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment for Intervention

    3
    CSPU 637  Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I

    3
    CSPU 638  Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II

    3
    CSPU 639  Advanced Positive Behavioral Supports

    3
    CSPU 640  Consultation and Indirect Intervention

    3
    CSPU 641  Best Practices in School Psychology

    3
    EDUU 519  Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    3
    EDUU 600  Research and Evaluation Methods

    3
    EDUU 602  Positive Behavior Supports

    3
    EDUU 606  Seminar in Learning Theory

    3
    EDUU 655  Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law

    3
    Total Credits

    72

  • Students admitting into the Behavior Analysis emphasis area must be employed at least part-time in a field of employment which uses Applied Behavior Analysis (i.e., education, medicine, social work, occupational or speech therapy).

    EDUU 636 An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

    3
    EDUU 637 Applied Behavior Analysis: Procedures and Experimental Design

    3
    EDUU 656 Applied Behavior Analysis: Basic Technologies of Behavior Change

    3
    EDUU 657 Applied Behavior Analysis: Applications

    3
    EDUU 658 Applied Behavior Analysis: Advanced Applications

    3
    EDUU 659 Applied Behavior Analysis: Ethics

    3

Meet Our Faculty

Kolpin

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Thierry Kolpin, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Specialty

School Counseling

Education

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OConner_Loren

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Loren O'Connor, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
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