Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis
Upon offer of admission, the following will be required: Successful passage of FBI criminal background check
Admission Criteria
The following criteria will be used to assess a student’s application for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis. No single criterion can adequately predict a student’s probable success in graduate work. Applicants should anticipate that the materials they submit will be held to high standards with submission of the following:
- GPA/Transcripts: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 for all graduate work (must have minimum of 9 credits) or for junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00). Submit transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation from professionals in the behavior analytic field (Board Certified Behavior Analysts, faculty members, and/or supervisors of behavior analytic employment). These letters need to specifically address behavior analytic employment, coursework, and/or interest.
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Resume: Provide an updated resume highlighting your professional experiences with applied behavior analysis.
Required Course Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 540 | Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 541 | Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 542 | Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts | 3 |
| SPED 543 | Applied Behavior Analysis Supervision Across Settings and Populations | 3 |
| SPED 544 | Research Methods in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 545 | Assessment and Behavior Change Systems | 4 |
| SPED 546 | Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Optional Intensive Practicum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 580 | Practicum: Special Education (ABA Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork) | 3 |
| *Practicum may be taken once per semester for up to 4 semesters | 3-12 | |
Note: The course sequence has been verified by the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International.