M.Sc in Applied Behaviour Analysis NUIG

Jazzy2774

Hi,
I am really considering applying for the M.Sc in Applied Behaviour Analysis NUIG. My background is in primary teaching and play therapy/psychotherapy. I have moved away from classroom teaching and I work with children on the autistic spectrum on a one-to-one basis so I feel that this would be an excellent qualification and interesting field to work in. Is anyone else considering applying for this course or has anyone already done it and did you enjoy it? Is it difficult/intense? Any information on the career of an Applied Behaviour Analyst would be much appreciated.
Thanks very much

The department of education does not approve of ABA in and of itself preferring an eclectic approach. This in itself says a lot as in your degree in teaching alongside a SEN qualification specialising in autism would be more well regarded than an ABA masters by the majority (apart from anyone trained in ABA of course). You can do home tuition and would get more money than an ABA tutor for this (check online and you will see teacher gets a few euro more per hour). Good luck whatever you decide.

Jazzy2774

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The department of education does not approve of ABA in and of itself preferring an eclectic approach. This in itself says a lot as in your degree in teaching alongside a SEN qualification specialising in autism would be more well regarded than an ABA masters by the majority (apart from anyone trained in ABA of course). You can do home tuition and would get more money than an ABA tutor for this (check online and you will see teacher gets a few euro more per hour). Good luck whatever you decide.

Thanks for your response @julie101...I am wondering more about a career as an Applied behaviour Analyst as opposed to working as an ABA tutor with the department of education. I am already working as a tutor and most of the job post for tutor positions are looking for an ABA qualification but work as a tutor with the department isn't a satisfactory job in terms of huge gaps in pay periods, no sick or holiday pay and no support from a union and I don't want to be in the classroom. If one was to work as an ABA would it be with the HSE or how does on go about getting work? Have you any experience in this field? Thanks in advance for your help

Jazzy2774

Jazzy2774 wrote: »

Thanks for your response @julie101...I am wondering more about a career as an Applied behaviour Analyst as opposed to working as an ABA tutor with the department of education. I am already working as a tutor and most of the job post for tutor positions are looking for an ABA qualification but work as a tutor with the department isn't a satisfactory job in terms of huge gaps in pay periods, no sick or holiday pay and no support from a union and I don't want to be in the classroom. If one was to work as an ABA would it be with the HSE or how does on go about getting work? Have you any experience in this field? Thanks in advance for your help

ABA tutors work for the department of education the same as teachers which is under the grant for home tuition. Conditions etc all the same for both. All downsides are same for both.

Jazzy2774

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ABA tutors work for the department of education the same as teachers which is under the grant for home tuition. Conditions etc all the same for both. All downsides are same for both.

Okay thanks. I thought an ABA could work in a health, education or social setting and not just with those with autism so therefore not just as a tutor under the dept. of education.

Jazzy2774

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Okay thanks. I thought an ABA could work in a health, education or social setting and not just with those with autism so therefore not just as a tutor under the dept. of education.

There are other jobs in ABA but I do not have any knowledge of them as I am a teacher.

Jazzy2774

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There are other jobs in ABA but I do not have any knowledge of them as I am a teacher.

No worries, thanks for your help!