Dr. Juliana Aguilar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Juliana Aguilar is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of Applied Behavior Analysis Programs at Purdue University College of Education. She holds a doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University, where she completed her dissertation on the effects of inclusive versus non-inclusive stimuli on skill acquisition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Missouri, focusing on culturally-based accommodations in behavioral skills training, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. Dr. Aguilar is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® and has extensive clinical experience with early intensive behavioral interventions for young children with autism within university-based clinics and educational settings. Her research interests include the impact of cultural responsiveness on behavior analytic interventions, early childhood skill acquisition, and training adults in the use of behavior analytic strategies. Additionally, she is involved in initiatives that bridge the research-practice gap in behavior analysis and enhance professional decision-making skills among practitioners working with individuals with disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Overseeing the Applied Behavior Analysis programs and teaching courses in the College of Education.

Clinical Graduate Assistant

— Present

Utah State University • Logan, UT

Assisting in research and clinical practices in Behavior Analysis.

Registered Behavior Technician

— Present

Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders • Columbia, MO

Providing behavior analytic services and support to individuals with autism.

Awards

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Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award

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Service Award

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Campus Partner Award

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Exemplary Community Partner Award

Courses

EDPS 61200 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis EDPS 50800 CLD Special Education EDPS 40300 Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Support EDPS 55100 Practicum ABA

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.