Applied Behavior Analyst Certification

18 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 begins the sequence in the Fall session. The six- course sequence is then completed in three semesters.

Admissions

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

Prerequisites

Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) certification requires a graduate degree (in education, psychology or a related field) and completion of an approved certification preparation program. Candidates currently holding a graduate degree in education, psychology or a related field can complete the ABA certification preparation program as a stand-alone program. Candidates who do not yet hold a graduate degree in education, psychology or a related field can complete the ABA certification preparation program while pursuing their M.Ed. The six-course sequence is completed in four years. The ABA program certification program begins the sequence in the Fall semester.

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
SPED 579	Legal and Ethical Aspects in Professional Applied Behavior Analysis	3 credits