Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Certificate Requirements — 19 credits

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certificate program is an online 6-course sequence designed to prepare special educators, professionals in psychology, and behavior analysts, with knowledge and skills in the area of ABA. Coursework in the ABA certificate includes: concepts and foundations of applied behavior analysis; measurement and experimental design; identifying functions or problem behavior; designing, implementing and evaluating interventions; behavior change systems; ethics, management, and supervision; and application of applied behavior analysis through the lifespan, including individuals with cultural and linguistic diversity, autism, traumatic brain injury, and extremely challenging behaviors.

The coursework can be completed in 3 semesters and one summer session. All coursework is offered completely online and prepares students to sit for the examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Students who are interested in taking the BCBA exam must also have at least a master's degree and supervision from another person who is a BCBA by the time they sit for the exam.

Note: If you are also interested in obtaining an MA concurrently, please see the online Intervention Specialist MA degree offered through the Special Education Program.

Certificate Requirements

Required Credits

APCE 628	Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis	3
APCE 629	Measurement and Experimental Design in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
APCE 631	Applied Behavior Analysis II	3
EDSE 630	Applied Behavior Analysis I	3
EDSE 632	Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
EDSE 633	Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis	4