Applied Behavior Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
Applied Behavior Analysis, Curriculum, Education, Instruction
Prepare to support and advocate for individuals with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Coursework is verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International for students interested in sitting for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® exam.
The graduate certificate program in applied behavior analysis enables students to focus on the population with which they plan to work while gaining the knowledge and skills they need to use applied behavior analysis across various populations and settings.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers university coursework verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting academic requirements for eligibility to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Once certified, these professionals are equipped to meet diverse behavior needs and make a lasting difference in the community. The course sequence meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board-required 315 classroom hours of graduate-level instruction aligned with the BCBA/BCaBA Task List (fifth edition) and Test Content Outline (TCO sixth edition). BCBA-supervised independent fieldwork supervision hours, required for certification, are arranged and completed by the student separately from their ASU coursework. An optional remote BCBA supervised independent fieldwork practicum (SPE 580 Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum) is available.
Students seeking the master's degree as well as the verified university coursework to qualify to sit for the BCBA® exam should apply to the Master of Arts program in special education with a concentration in applied behavior analysis.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
21 credit hours
Required Core (21 credit hours)
SPE 525 Measurement, Data Display, Interpretation and Experimental Design (3)
SPE 526 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
SPE 528 Assessment and Intervention Programming for Skill Acquisition (3)
SPE 529 Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Change Procedures (3)
SPE 530 Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior Management (3)
SPE 563 Philosophical Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings (3)
SPE 567 Ethics of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement describing the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
GRE scores are not required for admission.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
The graduate certificate program in applied behavior analysis pairs research and experience to prepare professionals to work with individuals with diverse learning and behavioral needs using the principles of applied behavior analysis. Professionals with expertise in evidence-based practices in applied behavior analysis are in high demand across sectors and industries, including education, business and health care.
Career examples include:
- applied behavior analysis therapist
- behavior consultant
- behavior specialist
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst®
- early interventionist
- educator
- organizational behavior management specialist
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
