Becky Markovits
PhD, BCBA-D, LABA
Associate Teaching Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis
BABAT Staff
Member Since: 2025
Professional Bio
Rebecca started her career in behavior analysis as an undergrad at Binghamton University working at the Institute for Child Development. She then moved on to Western Michigan University to earn her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis. After graduating from Western, Rebecca moved to Massachusetts where she developed her skills in working with clients with complex histories. She was a clinician and then assistant clinical director at a school and residential program for students up to the age of 22 with developmental, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses. During this time, she earned her doctoral degree in behavior analysis from Simmons University. Currently, Rebecca is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her focus is on the clinical and practical development of students in the Psychology Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in behavior analysis.
Affiliation
Parent: Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis
Education
Binghamton University 2006
Bachelor's in Psychology, ABA concentration
Western Michigan University 2009
Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
Simmons University 2014
PhD in Behavior Analysis
Awards
2020 & 2025 UML Psychology Dept. Teaching Award
2023 Haskell Distinguished Teaching Award
2025 UMass Lowell Excellence in Online Teaching