2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

In addition, students must complete at least 15 semester credit hours
of graded coursework in program courses, six credits of supervised
research and at least 18 credits of dissertation. Students with a master’s
degree from another institution may be required to complete
additional coursework if an equivalent course was not completed.
Admission to candidacy requires the successful completion of the
following components.
1. A minimum of 18 semester credit hours beyond the master’s
degree.
2. Certification as a board-certified behavior analyst.
3. Approval of either of the following by a committee that is identical
to the dissertation committee:
a. A literature review paper that is deemed acceptable for submission
for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Submission
is required for admission to candidacy. The topic of this paper
must be distinct from the topic of the dissertation.
b. Completion of a grant application that is deemed by the committee
to be acceptable for submission to a granting agency.
Curriculum (Includes master’s degree requirements)
Core Courses (21 credit hours)
BEH 5100 Concepts, Principles and Characteristics
of Behavior Analysis ............................................................... 3
BEH 5101 Behavioral and Functional Assessment .................................. 3
BEH 5102 Experimental Evaluation of Interventions .............................. 3
BEH 5103 Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support ............... 3
BEH 5104 Ethical and Legal Considerations for Behavior Analysts ....... 1
BEH 5105 Radical Behaviorism ............................................................... 3
BEH 5201 Ethical and Professional Standards in ABA ........................... 1
BEH 5202 Ethics in Behavior Analytic Research .................................... 1
BEH 5303 Experimental Analysis of Behavior......................................... 3
Behavior Analysis (18 credit hours)
BEH 5400 Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management .......... 3
BEH 5401 Advanced Organizational Behavior Management .................. 3
BEH 6301 Applications of Behavior Analysis to College Instruction ...... 3
BEH 6302 Verbal Behavior....................................................................... 3
BEH 6304 Complex Human Behavior ..................................................... 3
Approved Elective ................................................................... 3
Psychology (9 credit hours)
PSY 5101 Statistical Research Methods 1 .............................................. 3
PSY 5102 Statistical Research Methods 2 .............................................. 3
BEH 5106 Biological Foundations of Behavior:
Behavioral Pharmacology ....................................................... 3
Practical Training (9 credit hours)
BEH 5251 Intensive Practical Training in Behavior Analysis
(or certification as board-certified behavior analyst) .............. 3
Research (30 credit hours)
BEH 5999 Thesis ..................................................................................... 6
BEH 6800 Supervised Research .............................................................. 6
BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis ......................................... 18
Year 1 (Beyond master’s degree in ABA)
FALL CREDITS
BEH 5401 Advanced Organizational Behavior Management .................. 3
BEH 6302 Verbal Behavior....................................................................... 3
BEH 6800 Supervised Research .............................................................. 3
PSY 5101 Statistical Research Methods 1 .............................................. 3
12
SPRING
BEH 6800 Supervised Research .............................................................. 3
PSY 5102 Statistical Research Methods 2 .............................................. 3
Approved Elective ................................................................... 3
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SUMMER
BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis ........................................... 3
3
Year 2
FALL CREDITS
BEH 6301 Applications of Behavior Analysis to College Instruction ...... 3
BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis ........................................... 6
9
SPRING
BEH 6304 Complex Human Behavior ..................................................... 3
BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis ........................................... 6
9
SUMMER
BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis ........................................... 3
3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED ............................. 87
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ph.D. ________
Major Code: 9145 Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
Age Restriction: N Admission status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives, GRE
Program Chair
Lisa A. Steelman, Ph.D.
Florida Tech’s doctoral degree in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology
provides training and research opportunities in the complex
issues associated with the management of human resources in the
domestic and international communities. The I/O program is based on
the scientist-practitioner model and offers a wide range of I/O content
courses, as well as varied research and applied opportunities. Rigorous
coursework is coupled with applied projects and advanced training in
research design and analysis. Students are encouraged to work closely
with their faculty advisor to conduct research that can be presented
at professional conferences or submitted to academic journals. The
small class size of the Ph.D. program facilitates close interaction and
augments the mentoring process. A concentration in international I/O
psychology is also offered. Students pursuing the concentration take
classes in cross-cultural psychology and international business, and
are encouraged to conduct research or take classes with the program’s
international partners. The I/O psychology program provides training
for careers in academics, professional research organizations, and
both internal and external consulting. The I/O program is affiliated
with the Florida Tech Center for Organizational Effectiveness and
Institute for Cross-Cultural Management.
Admission Requirements
A doctoral applicant should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with
a grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4.0) or higher, and should
submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of career objectives,
supplement form and GRE General Test scores. Official transcripts
of all previous coursework must be submitted. All applications
should be submitted by January 15. Admission to the doctoral program
is granted to a limited number of students. Preadmission contact with
the faculty is highly encouraged.
Degree Requirements
The doctoral program requires 90 semester hours of credit beyond
the bachelor’s degree. Students entering with master’s degrees in I/O
psychology or related fields are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for
possible award of transfer credit. Students are strongly encouraged to
complete the requirements for the Ph.D. within four years.