Applied Behavior Analysis
Graduate Certificate
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The graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is a seven-course sequence (21 credit hours) that meets all coursework requirements and addresses all information required to take the BCBA exam. The courses can be completed over several semesters or as quickly as 6 semesters including summer session. All coursework is offered fully online.
Those interested in taking the BCBA exam must also have at least a master's degree and experience supervised by someone who already holds the BCBA.
If you are interested in a Master of Arts degree, view our fully online master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis offered through the Special Education Program. If you already have a qualifying master's degree, the certificate coursework can be taken independently.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Students must complete these seven 3-unit courses to complete this program. Courses include:
| Use of behavior principles to positively support individuals with disabilities, especially those with moderate and severe disabilities. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field. |
| Gain advanced knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and the factors that affect the application of behavior principles within school settings. |
| Gain advanced knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis with an emphasis on independent application in natural settings. |
| Explore the foundations and principles of applied behavior analysis including history, verbal behavior, stimulus control, functional analysis, generalization and maintenance, self management, the processes of punishment, and ethics. |
This course enables students to explain the need for ethical guidelines, identify appropriate ethical standards and guidelines of behavior analysis and their own profession, if different, and apply the ethical guidelines to real-life situations.
This course provides students with skills and information to assist students in training personnel and providing appropriate supervision as board-certified behavior analysts.
This course focuses on the review of principles and practices underlying single-subject research designs, practice in preparation of research proposals and the conduct of research is emphasized.
