All students must have a webcam for these courses.

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

You MUST purchase the U.S. version of this textbook, NOT the international version.
Chapters from this textbook will be assigned in several courses across the sequence. Additionally, many students use this textbook to study for the BCBA certification exam. Therefore, please consider whether it will be more economical to buy or rent. 

(AI)², Inc. (2009). CyberRat (Version 6.0) [Computer software]. https://www.ai2inc.com/HomeProducts/cyberrat.html

You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts.

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

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.). Cenage Learning. ISBN: 9781285734828

BEHV 5613 Culturally Responsive Ethics in Behavioral Practice

Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2022). Ethics for behavior analysts (4th ed.). Routledge, Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 9781032056425

Be sure to get the 4th edition!

Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (2021). Multiculturalism and diversity in applied behavior analysis: Bridging theory and application. Routledge. ISBN: 9780367208783

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

Be sure to get the revised version!

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 

Hacker, D., & Sommers, N. (2019). A pocket style manual: APA version, 2020 update (8th ed.). Bedford/St. Martin's. ISBN: 9781319360092

Be sure to get the 2020 update!

Schwabish, J. (2017). Better presentations: A guide for scholars, researchers, and wonks. Columbia University. ISBN: 9780231175210

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

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

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

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

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

Cambridge Center (Producer). (various years). UNT Video Textbook [Video collection]. Retrieved from https://uwf.behavior.org/product/unt-bundle/

You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts.

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

Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2024). Research methods in applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9781032540719 

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

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

5627 Behavioral Practice in Autism

No textbooks are required for this course.

Foxylearning. Coursepack for BEHV 5627 [Learning modules]. https://foxylearning.com 

You will receive information about purchasing this once the semester starts.

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

Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Green C. W. (2021). The supervisor's guidebook: Evidence-based strategies for promoting work quality and enjoyment among human service staff  (2nd ed.). Charles C. Thomas Publishing. ISBN Paper: 9780398093600, ISBN eBook: 9780398093617

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

Students may use either edition:

Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for behavior analysts (1st ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9780415800686 

Bailey, J. S. & Burch M. R. (2023). 25 essential skills and strategies for behavior analysts (2nd ed.). Routledge. ISBN: 9781032192079 

Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (6th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781305109391

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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.