I am taking classes at an University for a double major in human services and psychology. I am however finding I hate all these psychology classes. I am wanting to be able when I am done with school to work with special needs children and help their families get all the resources and help they need. Or maybe even go in and do ABA therapy. But all these classes are geared towards old people and nothing to do with special needs children. Does anyone have any ideas on what major or types of classes… read more
Some schools have a bachelor's in psychology with a concentration in ABA. SUNY-Binghamton is one: http://www2.binghamton.edu/psychology/undergrad...
I am currently in school for my Associate's degree in Human Services and finish this coming January, when I will then go on for my BA in Psychology with a focus on ABA therapy for the exact reasons you are pursuing it-to help other families with cildren on the spectrum. Try Kaplan College they have an online degree program. http://getinfo.kaplan.edu/index.aspx?gclid=CPfY...(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)&se=google&kw=kaplin+college&m=&ef_id=UKiKnwAARXz2Nza4:20121118071335:s
I have a gen/business psych degree... have you considered child psychology or educational psychology... those are right up your alley!!!
The line therapist is the one that works with the child the most generally a ABA tran consists of 3 line therapists each working around 10h a sr therapist who coordinates and some upper level supervisors too.
Become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Do a search online and find out the requirements to become certified. It includes both a degree and experience and then a test.