Our Mission
Scranton’s programs in Applied Behavior Analysis reflect the Jesuit commitment to excellence in education. All students will enjoy personalized experiences in our program that will facilitate learning. We take a community approach in our teaching, demonstrated by our commitment to knowing our students and taking responsibility for students’ growth as behavior analysts and as "men and women for others."
Certificate Program
The mission of our Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Applied Behavior Analysis is to develop competent science-informed practitioners who are solidly grounded in basic principles derived from the experimental analysis of behavior, who approach problems in a conceptually systematic way tied to those basic principles, who will attain BCBA® certification, who adhere to evidenced-based ABA practices and the Ethics Code, and who will continue to inform their practice with current research findings.
Master's Program
The mission of our Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis is to develop competent, science-informed behavior-analytic practitioners and consultants, who are solidly grounded in basic principles derived from the experimental analysis of behavior (EAB), who approach the world from a radical behaviorist perspective, who will continue to inform their practice with current research findings, contribute to behavioral research, who attain BCBA® certification, and who are prepared to enter doctoral programs (should they choose to do so).
Our Vision
Scranton’s programs in Applied Behavior Analysis are committed to providing students with state-of-the art education, training, and research experiences. Graduates of our program will be prepared to “set the world on fire” with their knowledge, skills, and commitment to serving others in the context of empirically supported Behavior Analytic services.
Our programs will be boldly driven by a shared commitment to excellence. We will provide a superior, transformational learning experience, preparing students who, in the words of Jesuit founder St. Ignatius Loyola, will "set the world on fire."