Applied Behavior Analyst Certification

15 credits

Program Purpose

The Applied Behavior Analyst Certification program prepares the candidate for eligibility to apply to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for entrance into the Board Certification examination. The BACB currently offers the examination several times per year. Additional requirements are described by the BACB.

Description of Program

This program is a cohort program with each cohort group beginning the sequence in the Summer 1 session. The five- course sequence is then completed in four semesters.

Admissions

The ABA program submission deadline is March 1 for Summer admission.

Prerequisites

The Applied Behavior Analyst certification program can be completed as a concentration within a Master of Education for candidates holding certification in Special Education or as a stand-alone program for candidates holding a master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.

Program of Study

Courses

SPED 574	Applied Behavior Analy Prn I	3 credits
SPED 575	Applied Behavior Analysis Principles II	3 credits
SPED 576	Research Problem in Spec Educ	3 credits
SPED 577	Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis	3 credits
SPED 578	Syst Issues Behav Support	3 credits