Behavior Analysis, Minor
Build research-based skills to understand, assess and improve behavior across educational, clinical and community settings. This minor supports your path toward Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification or stronger expertise in behavior science, with practical skills you can apply.
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Minor description
Behavior Analysis minor description
The minor program in behavior analysis offers you a strong foundation in the principles of applied behavior analysis, equipping you with research-based knowledge and practical skills to address behavioral challenges across diverse settings. This program emphasizes the science of behavior change, preparing you to apply evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
This program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination Pathway 2 eligibility route.
While the program supports your pursuit of the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® credential*, this minor is also highly relevant if you seek to enhance your professional skills in ABA without certification. You develop expertise to make meaningful contributions in various fields where behavior analysis is applied.
All courses are delivered online, and coursework for those who choose the campus-based options are also remote and asynchronous. Coursework combines a number of resources and technologies to provide you the opportunity to interact with program faculty and classmates.
*Attaining the BCaBA® credential isn't required. If you are interested in attaining the BCaBA® credential, you must meet additional requirements.
Why earn a behavior analysis minor at ASU?
This behavior analysis minor is built for forward-thinkers who want to shape the future of learning and behavior science. You study alongside people focused on instructional design, learning sciences, educational technology and more, all working to design inclusive experiences that make a difference across many fields.
This applied behavior analysis minor meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination Pathway 2 eligibility route. If you'd rather grow your professional skills without pursuing certification, the coursework still prepares you to make meaningful contributions wherever behavior analysis is applied.
All courses are delivered online, and campus-based options are also remote and asynchronous. Your coursework brings together resources and technologies that let you interact with faculty and classmates as you develop expertise in behavioral science.
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Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in behavior analysis requires 15 credit hours. |
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SPE 365 Foundations of Behavior Analysis
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
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3 | |
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SPE 366 Measurement and Experimental Analysis of Behavior
3 credit hours
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3 | |
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SPE 448 Assessing and Improving Challenging Behavior in Schools and Clinics
3 credit hours
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3 | |
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SPE 449 Assessment and Program Planning for Diverse Learning Needs
3 credit hours
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3 | |
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SPE 450 Professional and Ethical Practice in Behavior Analysis
3 credit hours
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3 | |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this behavior analysis minor prepares you for
A minor can help students enhance the marketable skills they acquire in their major program and earn additional certifications and industry credentials.
Program graduates are well prepared to work across various populations and settings --- including home, industry, clinic, school and community environments --- where they provide applied behavior analysis and evidence-based consultative services and support for children, youth and adults.
Professionals with expertise in evidence-based practices in behavior analysis are in high demand. Career examples include:
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst®
- early interventionist
- Registered Behavior Technician®
- special education teacher
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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ED 118
educationadvising@asu.edu
480-965-5555
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