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 Analysis Prn I | 3 credits |
| SPED 575 | Applied Behavior Analysis Principles II | 3 credits |
| SPED 576 | Research Problem in Special Education | 3 credits |
| SPED 577 | Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 credits |
| SPED 578 | Organization Behavioral Management | 3 credits |