Date of Award

Summer 8-15-2026

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA Applied Behavior Analysis

Department

Education Studies

Advisor

Frank Cicero, Ph.D., BCBA

Committee Member

Frank Cicero, Ph.D., BCBA

Committee Member

Brian Conners, Ph.D., BCBA

Committee Member

Marcel Royal, BCBA

Keywords

applied behavior analysis, school security personnel, perceptions, security training

Abstract

In an educational setting, school security personnel are a group of stakeholders whose responsibility is to help provide and maintain a safe and orderly environment. Their training opportunities are often limited to observation, and reactive interventions to problem behavior. School security personnel employed in New Jersey public schools were asked to participate in a survey that aimed to assess school security personnel’s knowledge of basic applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles as well as their opinions of ABA and whether they believe training in ABA principles would be useful in executing their job duties. 35 out of 36 respondents completed the survey. Overall, the statistical findings suggest that school security personnel view ABA-informed practices favorably and recognize the potential utility of behavioral strategies within educational settings. Although familiarity with formal ABA terminology varied across respondents, participants generally demonstrated positive perceptions regarding the use of ABA techniques for de-escalation, communication, and dealing with problem behaviors proactively.

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