Applied Behavior Analysis - Certificate
The Department of Educational Psychology offers a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis which is designed for school-based professionals, direct service providers, job coaches, or family members seeking skills to support individuals with challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, or other unique needs that require behavioral interventions. Coursework offered is necessary to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)® examination*. The coursework consists of courses in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), Inc.®.
This program is also approved for delivery via asynchronous distance education technology.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® Examination.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPSY 630 | Single-Case Experimental Design | 3 |
| SEFB 618 | Applied Behavior Management in the Classroom | 3 |
| SPED 602 | Ethics and Professional Conduct in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 609 | Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 642 | Prevention, Support, and Intervention for Students with Emotional and Behavior Problems | 3 |
| SPED 699 | Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |