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 four semesters.
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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) approved 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 |
| SPED 579 | Legal and Ethical Aspects in Professional Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |