Courses You Will Take

The 15-credit-hour ABA graduate certificate is essentially 15 hours of specialized training in the practice of applied behavior analysis. When the certificate is incorporated into a master’s program, it can lead to special education teacher licensing in various areas. The certificate can be earned independently of a master’s degree to demonstrate a concentration area. However, you must have a master’s in some area to pursue BCBA board certification. This certificate provides the coursework requirements for the BCBA.

Specific courses may vary slightly based on student objectives. For effective program planning, a discussion of your career goals with an advisor is highly recommended.

Please note that the ABA graduate certificate does not lead to a teaching license. Graduate certificates will not accept transfer credits.

• SPCE 609: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)
• SPCE 610: Behavior Consultation (3 credit hours)
• SPCE 611: Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)
• SPCE 638: Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis (If you will not sit for the BCBA exam) (3 credit hours) or SPCE 660: (If you plan to sit for the BCBA exam) (3 credit hours)
• SPCE 619: Ethics in Behavior Analysis (3 credit hours)