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    Christine Balan

    Dr. Christine Balan

    Lifespan Dev & Educ Sciences
    Professor Emeritus
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    cbalan@kent.edu

    Biography

    Dr. Christine Balan earned her doctorate in Special Education from Kent State University with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis and Pharmacological Interventions. She served as a full-time non-tenure track Professor in the Special Education program. Additionally, Dr. Balan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Balan was the faculty advisor for the Behavioral Intervention Specialist Certificate Program, a graduate certificate program that has been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as meeting the course content requirements for eligibility to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination. Dr. Balan frequently taught Applied Behavior Analysis I, Applied Behavior Analysis II, and Pharmacological Intervention in Special Education. During her time at Kent State University, Dr. Balan was selected as the recipient of the Kent State University Outstanding Teaching Award.

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