Applied Behavior Analyst Certification

18 credits

Program Purpose

The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. These 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 574Applied Behavior Analysis Prn I

3 credits

SPED 575Applied Behavior Analysis Principles II

3 credits

SPED 576Research Problem in Special Education

3 credits

SPED 577Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis

3 credits

SPED 578Organization Behavioral Management

3 credits

SPED 579Legal and Ethical Aspects in Professional Applied Behavior Analysis

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:18