All students must have a webcam for these courses. Please obtain the correct edition of all required materials; purchase or rental options are available at the UNT Bookstore or other retailers. Some materials are offered in different formats, and either format is acceptable.

Spring 2026

BEHV 5600 ABA Foundations, Concepts and Principles

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780134752556; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780134798783

BEHV 5612 Meaningful Assessment in Behavioral Practice

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780134752556; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780134798783

O'Neill, R. E., Albin, R. W., Storey, K., Horner, R. H., & Sprague, J. R. (2015). Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior: A practical handbook (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9781285734828; E-BOOK ISBN: Buy 8220134384827, Rent 8220134345224

BEHV 5613 Culturally Responsive Ethics in Behavioral Practice

Kidder, R. M. (1995). How good people make tough choices: Resolving the dilemmas of ethical living (Rev. ed.). Harper Collins. ISBN: 9780061743993; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780061968723

Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (2024). Multiculturalism and diversity in applied behavior analysis: Bridging theory and application (2nd ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9781032514055

Schwartz, I. S., & Kelly, E. M. (2025). Ethical decision making in applied behavior analysis. Brookes Publishing. E-BOOK ISBN: 9781681253244

BEHV 5616 Effective Communication and Collaboration in Behavioral Practice (MA program only)

Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2023). 25 essential skills and strategies for behavior analysts (2nd ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9781032192079; E-BOOK ISBN: Buy 9781000842616, Rent 8220130617042

Schwabish, J. (2017). Better presentations: A guide for scholars, researchers, and wonks. Columbia University. ISBN: 9780231175210; E-BOOK ISBN: Buy 9780231542791, Rent 8220124945472

Reinecke, D., Knihtila, C., Papazian, J., Heyman, C., & Bratton, D. (Eds.). (2024). Writing skills for behavior analysts: A practical guide for students and clinicians (1st ed.) [eBook]. Routledge. E-BOOK ISBN: Rent 8220143262253

BEHV 5617 Behaviorism and the Philosophy of Science

Baum, W. M. (2017). Understanding behaviorism: Behavior, Culture, and Evolution (3rd ed.). Wiley Global Research. ISBN: 9781119143642; E-BOOK ISBN: 9781119143666

Skinner, B. F. (1976). About behaviorism. Vintage Books. ISBN: 9780394716183

Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. B. F. Skinner Foundation. ISBN: 9780029290408

BEHV 5619 Fundamentals and Techniques of Compassionate and Effective Behavior Change

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780134752556; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780134798783

Mayer, G. R., & Wallace, M., Sulzer-Azaroff, B. (2025). Behavior analysis for lasting change (6th ed.). Sloan Educational Publishing. Print ISBN: 9781597381901; E-BOOK ISBN:9781597381918 

BEHV 5622 Evidence-based Practice: Understanding and Using Applied Behavior Analytic Research

Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2024). Research methods in applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9781032540719 

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2019). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780134752556; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780134798783

Johnston, J. M., Pennypacker, H. S., & Green, G. (2020). Strategies and tactics of behavioral research and practice (4th ed.). Routledge, Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 9781138641594; E-BOOK ISBN Buy 9781134991082, Rent 8220109988241

BEHV 5627 Behavioral Practice in Autism

No textbooks are required for this course.

BEHV 5634 Improving Staff Performance in Behavioral Practice

LeBlanc, L. A., Sellers, T. P., & Alai, S. (2020). Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. Sloan Educational. ISBN: 9781597381208; E-BOOK ISBN: 9781597381307 

Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Green, C. W. (2025). The supervisor’s guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff (3rd ed.). Charles C. Thomas Publisher. ISBN: 9780398094638; E-BOOK ISBN: 9780398093617

BEHV 5636 Capstone: Compassion and Science in Behavioral Practice (MA program only)

In-course purchase to be made the first week of class. Unique access code and discount will be provided by the instructor during the first week of class. 

ABA Tech Academy. (2024, May 1) ABA Pro-Builder 6^th edition ABA Exam Prep and Curriculum Supplement. ABA Technologies. https://abatechnologies.com/continuing-education/aba-pro-builder

Our online program offers asynchronous courses leading to a Master of Arts (MA) degree or Graduate Academic Certificate (GAC) in Applied Behavior Analysis. When combined with supervised fieldwork that is obtained outside our program, you will be eligible to take the national Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) exam administered by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). Obtaining BCBA certification meets the criteria to become Texas Licensed Behavior Analysts (TX-LBA). If you are located outside of Texas, please refer to the US Licensure of Behavior Analysts section on the BACB website.