Admission Requirements

Admission to the advanced certificate program in applied behavior analysis is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. A master’s degree.*
2. A completed application form to the advanced certificate program.
3. A minimum GPA of 3.0.
4. Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in settings using applied behavior analysis.
5. A written personal statement of professional intent.
6. An interview with a faculty member in special education.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in a graduate program.  Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.

*If pursuing certification from the BACB, the applicant’s master’s degree must be in one of the following areas:  education, special education, psychology or behavior analysis.

Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 18

• SPED 247 - Creating Effective Learning Communities: New Directions in Classroom Management Semester Hours: 3
• SPED 248 - Education of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders Semester Hours: 3
• SPED 259 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Educators Semester Hours: 3
• SPED 274 - Research Seminar I: Review of Research and Methodology Semester Hours: 3
• SPED 275 - Research Seminar II: Individual Research Semester Hours: 3
• SPED 232 - Ethical Considerations in Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Hours: 3

Gainful Employment Disclosure

This program is designed to be completed in 1 year(s).

This program will cost $25,772 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  (Estimates include costs of books, supplies and equipment.)

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with NA of debt.  (The median cumulative amount of debt for all Title IV students includes private, institutional, and Federal student debt for students who received Title IV aid at any point in the program.)  *Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Program does not meet licensure requirements in the state of New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

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This program has passed standards established by the U.S. Department of Education.