Applied Behavior Support Services (Microcredential)
The microcredential is aligned with the applied mission of MWSU and designed to respond to community needs for pre- and post-baccalaureate professionals who can implement effective behavior support services in home, school, and community settings.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Coursework | 10-13 | |
PSY 230 | Psychology of Communication | 3 |
PSY 240 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 319 | Child/Adolescent Psychology | |
or PSY 321 | Adult Psychology | |
PSY 409 | Principles of ABA Therapy | 3 |
PSY 420 | Practicum in Psychology | 1-4 |
or PSY 450 | Independent Research/Project |
Note: PSY 101 General Psychology will be waived as a prerequisite for microcredential courses.
University Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 9 credit hours.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 in the required coursework.
- Transfer coursework will not be accepted for a microcredential.
- Degree-seeking students cannot earn a microcredential in the same area as their major, emphasis, or concentration.
- Degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 3 credit hours beyond their major, emphasis, concentration, and general studies requirements.