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Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

Melissa Hunsinger-Harris, PhD, BCBA-D®️, LABA, LBA

Assistant Director, Applied Behavior Analysis; Associate Professor

BA, University of Maine; MS, Simmons College, PhD, Chicago School of Professional Psychology

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and ABA Licensed Practitioner (LABA, LBA), Dr. Melissa Hunsinger-Harris brings to Bay Path University a unique blend of high-level professional activity in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis with an impressive record of noteworthy teaching and program development in our ABA Graduate Program.

Melissa’s clinical expertise includes an emphasis on intensive early behavioral intervention (EIBI) as well as professional development opportunities for organizations that provide intensive behavior support. At Bay Path, Melissa is a full-time instructor in the ABA program and provides supervision to graduate students seeking certification. Her belief is that the basic principles of behavior analysis can be taught to every parent/caregiver within in-home therapy sessions, reducing the need for intensive services & empowering parents/caregivers.

Please visit the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis program page to learn about curriculum, program options and more!