Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis
BCBA Certification Program
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs in behavior analysis services. BACB is scientifically founded on applied behavior analysis (ABA) the primary therapy for children with autism. Students will take seven courses that meet BACB standards plus log practicum hours with individuals who are BCBA certified. They will have two practicum options – Option I – Practicum experience will require 1000 hours of direct observational experience – Option II –Independent Fieldwork Experience will require 1500 hours and is specifically designed for individuals already working in the field. Once completing the course requirements students must take a national exam to receive BCBA certification.
The Educational Masters in Behavior Analysis – BCBA Certification Program will be open for anyone to apply who has a bachelor’s degree in the areas of behavior analysis, education, or psychology.
Program Requirements
- Students do not have to possess teaching certification to be accepted into this program, however, they must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in behavior analysis, education, or psychology.
- Commit to the Cohort model within this program and take all the courses in the sequence offered.
- All program course work must be completed prior to taking the National BCBA certification exam.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Complete application procedures for admission to the University, pay required fees, and be approved by the dean.
- Complete the four core courses plus 30 semester hours of graduate coursework required to earn an Educational Masters in Behavior Analysis – BCBA Certification Program.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Complete the degree requirements within five calendar years from the first day of the first term in which program commenced.
- Meet all the requirements of the Master’s Program.
- Submit graduation application deadlines.
Requirements
30 credit hours
Core Curriculum
| EDSBA 50000 | Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 51000 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 52000 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 53000 | Elements of Behavior Change and Specific Behavior Change Procedures for Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 54000 | Observation, Assessment, and Identification Methods of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 55000 | Behavior Interventions and Program Management of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSBA 56000 | Master's Project - Behavior Analysis Program | 3 |
Option I - Practicum Experience - 1000 BCBA Hours - BCBA Required
Option II - Independent Fieldwork Experience - 1500 BCBA Hours - BCBA Required