Requirements for the Post–Masters Certification: Behavior and Autism Studies
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree from an accredited university
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter/Essay addressing why you would like to pursue a career in ABA
BACB Required Content Areas of Study
All students entering the program will participate in graduate courses that meet the BCBA TCO6 Requirements. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBA-6th-Edition-Test-Content-Outline-240903-a.pdf
Students must complete a core set of 8 lecture-based courses (24 credits) and one required practicum (3 credits) to complete this certificate. The total program involves 27 graduate credits. The core ABA set of classes is based on the content identified by the BACB current task list. It also meets the requirements set forth by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The students must have a “B-” in all of the courses to remain in the program.
Please note that the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and/or the Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI®) can make changes to eligibility requirements for certification at any time. Current and future students are required to review information from the BACB and remain current with updates https://www.bacb.com/bcba/
In addition to the coursework, students are responsible for completing the fieldwork requirement set forth by the BACB under a supervising BCBA in order to be eligible for the BCBA exam. Please note that passing the courses and acquiring the hours will give you the opportunity to sit for the exam, however the BCBA certification is only earned after the student has passed the exam.
Students who are enrolled in this program are subject to the policies and guidelines of the School of Education Program as stated in the current Felician University Catalog and Student Handbook. Passing the BCBA exam is not a requirement for graduation.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
As is further described by the Board (www.bacb.com), the BACB is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. On a regular basis, the BACB’s certification requirements, exam content, and procedures undergo a review according to international standards for organizations that grant professional credentials. content experts in the discipline.
Content experts in the discipline establish the BACB requirements and examination content. Students are required to thoroughly review the BCBA requirements and associated documents. The VCS-Program Coordinator serves as a liaison between the students and the BACB. Each student must schedule a meeting with the VCS-Coordinator during the first semester in the program.
Post–Masters Certification: Behavior and Autism Studies
Program length: 18 months (based on full-time enrollment)
Program Requirements
Behavior and Autism Studies Post–Masters Certificate
| ABA-501 | Basic Principles of Behavior | 3 |
| ABA-502 | Theory/Philosophy Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| ABA-503 | Research Methods in Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| ABA-504 | Ethics & Collaboration in ABA | 3 |
| ABA-505 | Skill Based Assessment & Teaching Strategies | 3 |
ABA-506
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| ABA-507 | Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| ABA-508 | Applied Principles in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Choose from
ABA-511
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| Or | |
ABA-512
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| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |