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PhD Student Vickie Lynn Receives USF Fellowship Award

Monday, May 6, 2013 Vickie is pursuing her PhD with a specialty concentration in behavioral health as part of a program jointly offered by the USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences (CBCS) and the USF College of Public Health (COPH).

Student Profile: Inaugural Class of ABA Minor Program

Saturday, April 13, 2013 Within one year, the first 15 students will complete their minor requirements in ABA.

Dr. Timothy Weil and ABA Program Profiled in Sarasota Herald Tribune

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The article states that while ABA therapists can be found in some larger Florida cities, large swaths of the state have no one with the proper training. The ABA program at USF will enroll doctoral students this fall for the first time.

Student Profile: Melisssa Tirotti

Monday, December 10, 2012 Now in her second year of the MPH Behavioral Health Concentration Degree program, Melissa’s passion has evolved to adolescent females and promoting youth development programs.

USF Approves Graduate Certificate in Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health Program

Friday, December 7, 2012 The program provides an innovative education program in translational research, merging the skills and experience of USF academic researchers, local community service providers, and national experts.

Spring 2013 Semester: New Courses in Graduate Studies in Behavioral Health

Monday, October 22, 2012 New courses are Foundations of Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health and Advanced Clinical Practice in Integrative Healthcare.

USF Board Approves New PhD Program in ABA

Thursday, June 21, 2012 The USF Board of Governors has approved a new doctoral program in Applied Behavior Analysis that will build on the existing ABA master’s program with its high academic standards, emphasis on research and practice, and network of community partners. Read more.

2012 Summer Courses: Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health

Monday, April 23, 2012 Distance learning courses to be offered during Summer Session C will focus on Leadership Skills and Wraparound Interventions.

NIDA Funds $1.7 Million Research Education Project to Help Bridge the Gap from Research to Practice

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 A New Graduate Certificate Program in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health will merge the skills and experience of local community treatment providers, USF academic researchers and national experts.

Summer C Course: Issues & Trends in Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 This exciting interdisciplinary course will provide students with a rich curriculum that addresses health, educational, social, cultural, and economic issues related to developmental disabilities across the life span.

CFS Announces New ABA Student Assistance Fund

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Students in the Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s Program can apply for funding to help them complete their master’s thesis or other research.

Jobs in the Field of "Changing Behavior" Change Job Prospects for 100% for USF's ABA Grads

Thursday, December 8, 2011 Since the two-year program began in 2006, graduates have had no trouble finding jobs.

CARD Intern Receives First Graduate with Distinction Honor from the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Congratulations to Jessica Bernhard, who will be recognized at the Dec 9^th graduation ceremonies for the USF School of Social Work program within CBCS.

Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health: CFS Addresses the Need for Qualified Professionals

Monday, November 21, 2011 To address the enormous shortage of qualified, appropriately trained professionals in the children's mental health field, CFS is offering educational and professional development opportunities through a Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health.

DrPH Student Nichole Murray Selected for USF Graduate School Doctoral Student Leadership Institute

Friday, November 18, 2011 The two-year Institute provides an opportunity for students to gain perspectives on effective leadership theories and practices from top university, industry and community leaders.

Faculty and Students to Shine at FABA 2011 Conference

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 An unprecedented number of faculty and students from the USF Master's Program in Applied Behavior Analysis will present their research.

Tampa Interbay Rotary Club Presents a Check to ABA Program to Benefit Autism Research and Treatment

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 The Tampa Interbay Rotary Club began Cycling Out Autism, with a focus on children, after learning the daunting facts. Autism affects 1 in 150 children - outpacing pediatric cancer, diabetes and aids combined. Yet autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many other childhood diseases. And there is no cure.

Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Graduate from The Learning Academy at USF

Thursday, May 12, 2011 Students were exposed to real-life experiences including internships and peer mentoring, which provided increased opportunities for self-discovery and career exploration.

FCIC Announces a New Graduate-Level Course

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Stipends for Issues & Trends in Developmental Disabilities will be offered during the Summer Session C course.

Graduate Courses in Behavioral Health: 2011 Summer Semester Listing

Friday, January 28, 2011 Summer courses for the Graduate Studies in Behavioral Health Master and Doctoral programs are Women’s Mental Health, Homelessness: Implications for Behavioral Health, and Mental Health Informatics.

CFS Announces New Course: Issues & Trends in Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 This interdisciplinary disability studies course will provide students with a  background in the history of disabilities and an overview of the impact of disabilities across the life span. View Flyer (pdf)

New for Spring Semester: On-line Graduate Certificate Program in PBS

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 As one of few in the nation, the USF Positive Behavior Support Certificate Program (PBS) will provide the skills necessary to conduct consultation for the support of individual children with intensive behavior challenges.

Now Available: Online Learning in Children's Mental Health

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 The online in-service training program at USF provides access to current knowledge and practical skills needed to work in systems serving the mental health needs of children, youth, and their families.

Community Applications of Behavior Analysis: ABA Students Present Research at Poster Fair

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Congratulations to each of the students in the ABA master's degree program who presented at the 3rd Annual Community Applications of Behavior Analysis (ABA) Poster Fair, held May 3rd, 2010 to highlight the applied work of our students at their practicum sites.

Fall Courses: Graduate Certificate Program Addresses the Growing Need for Improved Services in the Behavioral Health Field

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 The USF Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Planning, Evaluation & Accountability program addresses the current shortage of individuals capable of evaluating the organization, financing, delivery, and outcomes of mental health and substance abuse services located in a variety of settings.

USF’s Applied Behavior Analysis Program Profiled by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County

Friday, April 3, 2009 Led by director Ray Miltenberger, PhD, a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), the program is part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in USF’s department of child and family studies.

ABA Students to Provide 30,000 Community Service Hours

Friday, October 12, 2007 In one year, 19 students in the Masters' Program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provided more than 15,000 hours of needed services in the Tampa Bay community, and an additional 30,000 will be provided by the end of the 2008 summer semester. These hours are part of the practicum training required for certification.

Summer Field School Program Opens Community Doors: Graduate Students Gain Expertise in Actual Research Settings

Thursday, August 9, 2007 Faculty and USF graduate students have wrapped up an intensive training program aimed at assessing and ultimately improving the condition of current and future communities.

External Reviews Give High Marks to Collaborative Relationship Between USF's FMHI and COPH

Friday, December 8, 2006 For many years, CFS's Bruce Levin has worked with the College of Public Health (COPH) to develop degree programs with a concentration in behavioral health services.

New Director Announced for USF Master's Degree Program in Applied Behavior Analysis

Thursday, July 6, 2006 USF welcomes Raymond Miltenberger.

Enrollment Now Open: First-Ever Distance Learning Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health

Wednesday, April 12, 2006 The course content is designed for individuals across the nation who wish to work with agencies and systems that serve children and families who have mental health needs.