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The goal of BATS is to train students to become practitioners using behavior analysis to improve the lives of children with autism. What’s BATS
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What’s BATS. The goal of BATS is to train students to become practitioners using behavior analysis to improve the lives of children with autism. What’s BATS. The Behavior Analysis Training System (BATS) is a 2-year track in the Behavior Analysis Program of WMU’s Psychology Department. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The goal of BATS is to train students to become practitioners using behavior analysis to improve the lives of children with autism.
What’s BATS
The Behavior Analysis Training System (BATS) is a 2-year track in the Behavior Analysis Program of WMU’s Psychology Department.
Based on the service provider/practitioner model. At the end of your time in BATS You will meet the requirements to be
able to take the test to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
What’s BATS
BATS is made up of: Behavioral Boot Camp
Taking Classes
Principals of Behavior Quizzes
Teaching Classes
An Autism Practicum
BRSS.
What’s BATS
An intensive 9 week training program 3 hours per day, 5 days per week Aimed to attain a high level of understanding of the principles of behavior Basically you take more intense versions of PSY 610 (Conditioning and
Learning) and PSY 671 (Higher Order Behavior Processes) in only 9 weeks.
BOOTCAMP
Students usually take 1-2 classes per semester. Principles of Behavior quizzes (based on what you will learn in PSY
610) are also given periodically.
Taking Classes
As a member of the BATS program you will spend two semesters teaching an undergraduate course in the principles and applications of Behavior
Analysis.
Teaching Classes
As a first year graduate student in the BATS program you will be expected to work with the diagnosed with autism either at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Carmen’s Early Childhood Developmental Delayed classroom, or at the
Kalamazoo Autism Center.
Autism Practicum
In your second year in BATS you will become the case coordinator for a few of these students at which time you will oversee their curriculum.
You will also be supervising the undergraduate students while attaining Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention skills.
Autism Practicum
Although learning to design and implement, programs to teach/train children diagnosed as autistic is the purpose of BATS there are many other opportunities for BATS graduates.
If you go to http://www.abainternational.org/ and click on the jobs link you can see the job openings listed by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Jobs After Graduation
“The experience I gained at Croyden was what made me want to have a career in ABA, and BATS was the only choice for that.”
“The emphasis on Behaviorism and Autism and the grad students passion for the program.”
“Malott as an adviser. He's an intellectual genius.” “Not having to move/relocate.” “It is one of the best programs in the country.” “I liked how our hours for BCBA requirements were built into the program.”
Why Current Graduate Students Chose BATS
“Dr. Malott” “Continuing to work at Croyden” “The respect I had for the graduate's knowledge. As an undergrad, I thought
the grad students were sooo smart.” “In Michigan” “For the field of autism, it's the best damn place to be.” “The program's reputation.” “I had heard how great a school WMU was for Behavioral Analysis.”
Why Current Graduate Students Chose BATS
“Reno denied my application.” “My family” “Job placement, organized structure of bats, Dr. Malott, familiarity with the
program, recommendations by past bats graduates, the name WMU in ABA” “The people in BATS” “I liked that we got to do a research project instead of a formal thesis, and that
we get to work with kids.” “Autism Focused.”
Why Current Graduate Students Chose BATS
“Croyden :) and the fact that the program is ranked very high nationally.” “I felt comfortable in the program so I thought I would excel.” “The way he teaches, and working at Croyden.” “It was close to home, and I had a great experience with the BATS program as
an undergrad and thought it could only be better as a grad student” “The recommendations from the grad students for the BATS program influenced
my decision. I had also learned more in Dr. Malott’s classes than I had my whole college career and I respect that. The program is also very well known.”
Why Current Graduate Students Chose BATS
“Location, big program (lots of peers and resources), recruitment from TAs, prestige of the psych department”
“WMU was highly respected for behavior analysis. Malott's program focused on Autism. It was in Michigan.”
“Practicum experience” “I highly respect Dr. Malott: what he believes in, how he believes in it, how
he treats this science and how he treats his students.” “Being able to work at Croyden Avenue School.”
Why Current Graduate Students Chose BATS
“Family lived close by and I could claim residency in the state of MI” “My family is in Michigan, I already have an apartment with my boyfriend
here” “I really liked Croyden so I wanted to get as much experience as possible in
this field.” “Closer to home” “Location, and the fact that Western is known for behaviorism”
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Did BATS Improve Your Understanding of Behav-ior Analytic Concepts & Principles?
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What BATS Alumni Are Saying About The Program
I heard wonderful things about the BATS program and especially Dr. Malott. I would have loved to attend the program under different circumstances. I also feel like potential students should have more warning as to when the interview weekend was. I was only told a few weeks in advance and already had travel plans.
I have actually heard nothing but great things about the BATS program and Dr. Malott. I hope one day I might get to work with this group...
What Students From Other Programs Are Saying About
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