Applied Behavior Analysis - Online Graduate Certificate
Prepare to meet the needs of exceptional people.
The Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pairs research and experience to prepare professionals to work with individuals with special learning and behavior needs.
The Applied Behavior Analysis Online Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals with undergraduate degrees in education or related fields to use Applied Behavior Analysis to create, coordinate and/or implement ABA-based interventions with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, other disabilities, and/or challenging behavior.
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Applied Behavior Analysis - Online Graduate Certificate
Certificate Overview
The ABA certificate coursework is a Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc Verified Course Sequence. It meets the requirements for the coursework requirement needed for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination.
Degree Requirements
The Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program prepares students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and is a Verified Course Sequence through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The program is 21 graduate credits offered fully online. All credits in the certificate can count toward a Master of Science in Education in Special Education through the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses.
The 21-credit verified course sequence for the Applied Behavior Analysis certificate includes:
- Advanced Methodology and Practices in Special Education
- Advanced Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Ethics in Research and Applied Behavior Analysis
- Philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Supervision of Programs and Personnel in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Assessment
- Behavior Change Procedures
Fill out a request information form to get in touch with a program representative about the ABA certificate or the find out more on the process to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
