Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Applied Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.

Mission

At Mizzou, our mission is to provide students with the skills necessary to provide effective, ethical and individualized behavior analytic interventions for the varied communities they serve. Through education, research and community engagement, our mission is to elevate the standards of applied behavior analytic (ABA) practice and contribute to the betterment of society.

Program Goals

Our program’s goals are to:

1. Equip students with the scientific and analytical skills necessary for designing and implementing effective behavior analytic interventions.
2. Develop competence in the conceptual foundations of ABA to ensure students can apply these principles effectively across various settings.
3. Teach students to deliver behavior analytic services in an ethical and culturally responsive manner, recognizing and respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of the communities they serve.
4. Foster research competency by having students engage in research activities that contribute to the advancement of ABA knowledge and practices, promoting a culture of inquiry and innovation.
5. Develop collaboration and leadership skills that promote active participation in professional communities.

See data for our program’s year-over-year student outcomes.

• Student handbook
• Code of conduct