15 credits

Purpose of Program
Completion of course work makes the candidate eligible to apply to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for entrance into the Board Certification examination.

Program of Study

Prerequisites required:
The Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) program can be completed as a concentration within a Master of Education for candidates holding certification in Special Education or as a stand-alone program for candidates holding a master's degree in Special Education or a related field.

Plan of Study:
SPED 574 Applied Behavior Analysis Principles I
SPED 575 Applied Behavior Analysis Principles II
SPED 576 Research Problems in Special Education
SPED 577 Application of Behavior Principles with Low Incidence Disabilities
SPED 578 Systems Issues in Behavior Support

Typical time to finish:
This program is a cohort program with each cohort group beginning the course sequence in the main summer session. The five-course sequence is then completed in the next four semesters. The BACB currently offers the examination numerous times per year.