Dr. Michael Kranak, BCBA-D

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Child Studies
Special Education Program
Director of Research, Center for Autism

Office: 430J Pawley Hall
Phone: (304) 374-5150
E-mail: [email protected]

Education

• Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Psychology and Pediatrics (2020)
• Western Michigan University: PhD in Psychology and Behavior Analysis (2019)
• The Ohio State University: MA in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (2016)
• West Virginia University: BA in Psychology (2014)

Professional Experiences

• Behavioral and educational consultant for several school districts 
• Behavioral consultant for diagnostic clinics 
• Independent severe behavior consultant for several ABA clinics

Research Interests

• Translational and applied investigations of relapse 
• Assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior
• Staff and caregiver training 
• Diversity and bias in publication processes

Courses Recently Taught

• SE 6571: Behavioral Assessment
• SE 6573: Research Methods in ABA 
• SE 6569: Foundations in ABA
• SE 6643: Human Motivation/Behavior and Organizations
• SE 6641: Counseling Issues in Special Needs