8 CRR-NY 52.44NY-CRR
8 CRR-NY 52.44
8 CRR-NY 52.44
52.44 Behavior analyst.
In addition to meeting all the applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to licensure as a licensed behavior analyst, which meets the requirements of Subpart 79-17 of this Title, the program shall:
(a) either:
(1) be a program in applied behavior analysis leading to a master’s or higher degree, which shall require at least one year of full-time study or the equivalent, which shall include seminars, tutorials, or other graduate level coursework in applied behavior analysis, as defined in section 8802 of the Education Law; or
(2) be a program in applied behavior analysis leading to an advanced certificate which ensures that each student holds a master’s or higher degree in subject areas, including, but not limited to, psychology, education or other subject areas that address learning and behavioral change as determined by the department;
(b) include courses in each of the following subjects or their equivalent as determined by the department:
(1) autism, autism spectrum disorders and related disorders;
(2) concepts and principles of behavior;
(3) functional behavioral assessment, functional analysis, and direct observation;
(4) design and implementation of behavioral interventions, including, but not limited to:
(i) environmental modification plans based on behavioral stimuli and consequences; and
(ii) maintenance and generalization of behavior;
(5) understanding of assessment and measurement tools;
(6) research methodology, including, but not limited to, experimental design;
(7) scientific and professional ethics and standards of practice;
(8) maintenance of client records; and
(9) issues of cultural and ethnic diversity; and
(c) include a supervised practicum or internship of a minimum of 150 clock hours, which is appropriate to the practice of applied behavior analysis, as such practice is defined in section 8802 of the Education Law.
8 CRR-NY 52.44
Current through August 15, 2021
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