ABA Program Overview

Applied behavior analysis has been demonstrated as an effective intervention approach for individuals with Autism and a variety of related developmental, medical and behavioral disorders such as intellectual disabilities, dementia, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. This ABA graduate certificate is an Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) verified course sequence program and meets the 5th task list coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) examination. Attend an upcoming online info session to learn more about the program and get all your questions answered. Read about our recent alumnus Juan's experience in our ABA program.

As an ABA graduate certificate student, you will:

  • Learn the extensive vocabulary of applied behavior analysis and prepare for the BCBA exam.
  • Gain the use of experimental research designs and how to use the data to make changes in behavior.
  • Understand how to use positive and negative reinforcement, positive and negative punishment, schedules of reinforcement, motivating operations, stimulus control, imitation, shaping and chaining and verbal behavior.
  • Evaluate the various ABA methodologies for instruction and intervention, the design and implementation of a Functional Behavior Assessment, and analyzing measurement tools for particular behaviors.

Who Should Enroll:

  • Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Educational, Guidance, School and Vocational Counselors
  • Teachers, Paraprofessionals (with a BA), and other Educators

Other Fees:

  • $150 certificate conferral fee (at program completion)

Duration

8 weeks per course

7 courses total

Estimated Tuition

$900 per course

$6,300 full program (other fees may apply)

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

3 credits per course

21 academic credits total

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

Data-Driven Decisions

Explore how to use data to encourage changes in behavior using experimental research designs and more.

Nationally Recognized

Become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with our nationally recognized certificate that meets the 5th task list coursework requirements for eligibility to take the BCBA examination.

ABAI Verified

Our certificate is part of the prestigious Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) course sequence program.

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I was allotted a simplistic way to attempt new strategies and skills into my classroom. Additionally, I was able to easily adapt current materials to be used in conjunction with the new strategies I was studying. I would highly recommend this course.
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