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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS (Ph.D)

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Ph.D in Applied Behaviour Analysis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behaviour Analysis is a structured four-year Ph.D programme of study. This qualification articulates with the existing Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis, thereby ensuring that graduates possess high level research skills in both practice and research. The programme combines a Ph.D thesis with the taught academic components and supervised work experience of the existing MSc programme. Graduates will therefore be qualified to work in the full spectrum of applied (educational and clinical), research, and academic settings.

PhD Candidates Helena Lydon, Codagh Murray, Aoife McTiernan an Michelle Kelly with their supervisors Dr. Olive Healy and Dr. Geraldine Leader

Programme Structure

Students in Year 1 will follow the same academic programme as students in the current M.Sc. programme. The taught elements delivered in Years 2 and 3 consist of modules currently delivered in Year 2 of the Masters programme. The Ph.D research thesis is undertaken in Years 2, 3, and 4.

Programme Content

Year One

Module	Semester	ECTS
Principles in Applied Behaviour Analysis	1	10
Research Methods and Design	1	10
Applied Project 1	1	10
Behaviour Change Procedures	2	10
Ethics, Assessment and Intervention	2	10
Applied Project 2	2	10
Thesis Proposal	3	30

Year Two

Module	Semester	ECTS
Advanced Principles in Applied Behaviour Analysis	1	10
Advanced Research Methods	2	10
Ph.D Thesis	1	30
Ph.D Thesis	2	30
Research Practicum	3	10

Year Three

Module	Semester	ECTS
Developmental Disorders	1	10
Clinical Behavioural Interventions	2	10
Ph.D Thesis	1	30
Ph.D Thesis	2	30
Clinical Practicum I	3	10

Year Four

Module	Semester	ECTS
Ph.D Thesis	1	40
Ph.D Thesis	2	40
Clinical Practicum II	3	10

Ph.D Admission

Admission to the Ph.D programme will be determined by overall academic performance in Year 1 of the M.Sc. programme.

Research Content

The research undertaken as part of the research component will be in areas related to contemporary theory and practice in Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Assessment

Student performance will be evaluated on the basis of end-of-term examinations, standard of professional practice within work placements, and assessment of the Ph.D thesis as set out in the University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes, 2007.

Award of Ph.D

The Ph.D is awarded by the National University of Ireland, Galway within the regulations and terms for the Ph.D degree and subject to the guidelines and protocols of the University, as published in the General Calendar of the University, and other sources as may be in place from time to time.

PhD Candidate Amanda Nally Presenting at DBA NUIG 2010

PhD Candidate Michelle Kelly Presenting at DBA NUIG 2010

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