Beyond Coursework

Beyond Coursework provides specific real-life examples and advice to those seeking to begin well in the field of behavior analysis. The field of behavior analysis is a young field and growing at an exponential rate. Beyond Coursework is a resourceful guide to those looking to begin a career in behavior analysis. Readers will walk away with written individualized details to adequately pursue a career beyond coursework.

Beyond Coursework was written in the hopes of helping you, the enthusiastic up-and-coming behavior analyst, to find your way into the field of behavior analysis in a more effective manner. Additionally, cautions and helpful approaches to deal with the unpleasant things that one hopes to never encounter along the route to their career. Dr. Griffin, presents information in her casual tone and experienced voice. Beyond Coursework has been reviewed and praised by academics and students alike. Both traditional and non-traditional students will find useful information along with specific action steps to take at the close of each chapter. This book is meant to fill a void in navigating the field of ABA beyond coursework.

Heather Griffin earned a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida in December 2014. Her dissertation was titled The Importance of Collaboration Between Parents and School in Special Education: Perceptions from the Field. She continues to focus heavily on parent participation in the care and advocacy of their children. In addition, Heather assigns high priority on mentoring and providing high quality experiences to up-and-coming behavior analysts. Heather has a Master of Science degree from The Florida State University Applied Behavior Analysis program. After graduating and receiving her BCBA in 2005 she took a position in a literal and figurative desert in Phoenix Arizona. In 2005, the Four Corners knew only a handful of behavior analysts. Despite phenomenal (non-behavior analytic) mentors beginning a career in a behavior analysis desert was a challenge. Now, Heather has nearly 20 years of experience in the field and has practiced across a variety of settings including public and private schools, family and group homes, day programs, and other community settings. She has trained many up-and-coming behavior analysts, some of which didn't even know they wanted to become behavior analysts at the time. Heather has served in leadership positions within the First Coast Association for Behavior Analysis and is an active advocate for the delivery of high-quality ABA services in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.