Online Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate

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Program at a Glance

Develop the knowledge to advance in your current ABA career or explore other opportunities in the field.
Prepare to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst^® Examination.
Complete a practicum experience to gain valuable real-world experience.
Learn from faculty in who are working professionals in the behavior analysis field.

How Do I Get Started?

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Course Effort

15–18 Hours per Week

Course Length

10-Week Terms

Average Completion

8 months

Of Full-Time Study

Credits Required

(20 Semester Credits)

Cost per Credit

$371

Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate Overview

Interested in studying what motivates human behavior? Purdue Global’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Postbaccalaureate Certificate is designed for just that

The certificate provides applied behavior analysis training focused on improving the skills and achievements of children in school settings; enhancing the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults with different kinds of disabilities; and increasing the performance and satisfaction of employees in organizations and businesses.

Our ABA postbaccalaureate coursework is designed to prepare you to:

Draw upon foundational principles in the field of applied behavior analysis to provide assessments, design behavior intervention plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of children and adults with special needs.
Utilize basic methodologies in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings to determine effective client services.
Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems and design individualized treatment plans related to behavior and mental health as defined in the DSM-5 diagnostic categories.
Apply conceptual knowledge of the principles of applied behavior analysis to case examples and scenarios that reflect everyday problems within individuals, families, and organizations with regard to functional assessments, behavior intervention plans, and the evaluation of effectiveness of treatment.
Explain treatment approaches in terms that clients, their families, and organizations can understand to gain informed consent.

See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

This program meets certification requirements for the BCaBA^® examination in specific states. Refer to Licensure and State Authorization for additional information on licensure and state authorizations.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of the Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination.*

Noe: Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Refer to the BACB’s website (www.BACB.com) for full eligibility requirements.

Our rich online experience includes several opportunities to network and build on your knowledge and skills.

Students are invited to join organizations such as the Psychology Club and Autism Speaks U.

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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The curriculum includes six courses that focus on people who are developmentally disabled, autistic, and suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

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Sample Courses

Exceptional Needs Children
Applied Behavior Analysis I
Applied Behavior Analysis II
Screening and Assessment
Program Design and Evaluation

Program Requirements

Core Credits
35
Total Credits
35

Career Opportunities

With an applied behavior analysis certificate, you can gain specialized knowledge to reduce problem behavior; improve patient performance in settings such as group homes, clinics, corporations, and nonprofits; develop intervention and treatment plans; and work as a consultant.

Possible career areas may include mental health, social services, or educational centers.^†

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

Active Listening
Coordination
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

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98% Faculty members who have advanced degrees

50% Faculty members who hold a doctorate

237 Faculty publications in 2020–2021

More Than 36,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2020–2021

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, September 2021. 2020–2021 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

^*Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

^†Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare you for licensure in any state upon graduation.