Behavioral Analysis
Behavior Analysis is a natural science that studies the effects of the environment on the behavior of individuals. Its principles are universal. They can be applied with any population, including children with autism, people with developmental disabilities, parents and children, pet owners, college students, healthcare providers, athletes, employees, and CEOs. 

UNT is known for it's impact on the Behavior Analysis field. Not only was our Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis the first in the nation, but our Master of Science was also the first American graduate program to be accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis. For more information about our unique program, please visit our Department of Behavior Analysis webpage.

Programs in Behavior Analysis at UNT

 

Undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Behavior Analysis can be found here.

FAQs

What can I do with a degree in Applied Behavior Analysis?

 

Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis can prepare individuals for several different careers. Though some will require a graduate level education, here is a list of potential career areas within Behavior Analysis (BACB, 2024):

  • Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
  • Organizational Behavior Management
  • Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Gerontology
  • Behavioral Sports Psychology
  • Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Child Behavior Analysis
  • Education
  • Special Education
  • Animal Training

For more information on each area, please visit the BACB website.

UNT provides labs for students to conduct research in the Behavior Analysis field. Below you will find a wide range of opportunities. Please visit our 'Research Information' webpage for a complete description of each lab:

  • A+ Lab
  • Behavioral Analysis Resource Center (BARC)
  • Creativity and Problem Solving Lab (CaPS)
  • Community Lab
  • Evolutionary Culture Lab
  • Neurobehavioral EEG Laboratory
  • Neuroplasticity and Repertoire Restoration Lab (NRRL)
  • Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA)
  • Training and Research: Autism Intervention Lab (TR:AIL)

Who can help me create a plan for this career path?

If you are a current student at UNT, please visit unt.navigate.eab.com to schedule an appointment. If you are a prospective student and would like more information about our Behavior Analysis programs, please call 940-565-2274 or you can contact our advisors directly.

Undergraduate Advising for Behavior Analysis
Liz Perez, Academic Advisor
e-mail: elizabeth.perez@unt.edu

Graduate MS Advising for Behavior Analysis
Sam Bergman, Ph.D., BCBA-D 
Assistant Professor
e-mail: sam.bergman@unt.edu or behavior.analysis@unt.edu

Graduate MA Advising for Applied Behavior Analysis

email: BAO@unt.edu

References:

ABA (2018). Careers in applied behavior analysis. AppliedBehaviorAnalysisEdu.org. Retrieved from: https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/careers/.