Online Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Study Certificate
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.
Two Online Behavior Analyst Certificates
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Certificate
This 16-credit, four-course sequence is designed for people who have completed an accredited bachelor’s degree. Completion of the four course sequence makes the student eligible to take the BCaBA certification examination sponsored by the BACB®. Visit http://bacb.com/ for more information.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certificate
This 19-credit, five-course sequence is designed for people who have completed an accredited graduate degree. Completion of the five course sequence makes the student eligible to take the BCBA certification examination sponsored by the BACB®. Visit http://www.bacb.com for more information.
Courses: Students may start in the Fall or Spring.
EPY 641 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) I – 4 Semester Hours |
(FALL 2013) |
EPY 642 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) II – 4 Semester Hours |
(SPRING 2014) |
EPY 643 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) III – 4 Semester Hours |
(SUMMER I 2014) |
| EPY644 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) IV– 4 Semester Hours | (SUMMER II 2014) |
EPY645 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) V– 3 Semester Hours |
(FALL 2014) |
Courses may only be taken one at a time and in this sequence. |
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Registration / Application
To register / apply for the following course: Applied Behavior Analysis I (FALL 2013), please visit: www.wcsu.edu/graduate/aba-application.asp.
Copies of transcripts need to be forwarded to the Division of Graduate Studies. Fax (203) 837-8326 or mail WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury CT 06810 attention: Division of Graduate Studies.
Once transcripts are received you will be registered for the course.
Tuition
In-State $ 439.00 (per credit) Out-of-State $ 469.00 (per credit) (Tuition subject to change)
Registration Fee $ 50.00 (per course)
Course Descriptions
EPY 641 (FALL 2013)
EPY 641 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) I – 4 Semester Hours. This course is a prerequisite for the four subsequent courses offered in the ABA sequence. This course covers the history of applied behavior analysis and task list four topics: concepts, principles, measurement, experimental design, identification, intervention, behavior change considerations, and behavior change systems of ABA.
EPY 642 (SPRING 2014)
EPY 642 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) II – 4 Semester Hours. This course is a prerequisite for the three subsequent courses offered in the ABA sequence. This course covers task list four topics: concepts, principles, experimental design, fundamental elements of behavior change, intervention, behavior change considerations, and behavior change systems.
EPY 643 (SUMMER I 2014)
EPY 643 Applied Behavior Analysis III – 4 Semester Hours. This course is a prerequisite for the two subsequent courses offered in the ABA sequence. The course covers task list four topics: concepts, principles, measurement, experimental design, identification, behavior change procedures, implementation, management, supervision, and behavioral assessment of ABA.
EPY 644 (SUMMER II 2014)
EPY644 Applied Behavior Analysis IV– 4 Semester Hours. Students will explore the ethical and legal considerations in the practice of behavior analysis. Topics studied include Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts, BACB Professional Disciplinary and Ethical Standards, Procedures for Appeals, and philosophical positions driving regulatory change and action.
EPY 645 (FALL 2014)
EPY645 Applied Behavior Analysis V– 3 Semester Hours. This course will cover advanced topics in behavior analysis. It will discuss current research in applied behavior analysis. Topics will change every time the course is offered to reflect up to date laws, emerging areas of behavioral analysis, measurement, school applications, teaching methodology, interventions and ethics. A mock BCBA certification exam will be provided.
Our 19-credit program is currently pending approval by the BACB to meet their 4th Edition Task List coursework requirements.
