Why Elms for your Applied Behavior Analysis Post Graduate Certificate?
- This program has been designed to meet the BCBA Pathway 2 coursework requirements (Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA)
- Graduates from the ABA Certificate program will obtain their license to practice behavior analysis in Massachusetts.
- There is currently a shortage of BCBAs in Massachusetts (and nationally) so graduates will help fill this void.
- Graduates from the ABA Certificate program will add a highly valued credential that many employers (schools, private agencies, early intervention, etc.) are seeking. Since the graduates already have a master’s degree, they will have additional expertise in ABA along with their primary area of practice. Many of the professionals will be adding a second certificate or license as they will already be a licensed teacher, speech pathologist, social worker, etc. This will make graduates of the ABA certificate program highly marketable.
The Elms College Division of Social Sciences offers a new certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Utilizing the courses in the existing Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, this 29-credit certificate program is designed to prepare students who already have a master’s degree to pass the high stakes exam (BCBA exam) and prepare students for professional practice of behavior analysis. This program will help to meet the rapidly growing need for applied behavior analysts.
Quick Info
- Online format
- Leads to licensure
- The ABA Certificate is for applicants who hold a masters degree, and must be working with or supervised by a qualified BCBA supervisor.
Contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
grad@elms.edu
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Applied Behavior Analysis Post Graduate Certificate.
Courses
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ABA 6001 | Theory & Philosophy | 3 |
| ABA 6002 | Basic Principles | 3 |
| ABA 6003 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| ABA 6004 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| ABA 6100 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ABA 6102 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 6112 | Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| ABA 6111 | Experiential Learning | 3 |
| ABA 6910 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| ABA 6911 | Fluency | 2 |