The board certified associate behavior analyst program and the board certified behavior analyst program share the first 3 courses. All courses are graduate-level courses that students can complete in one academic year. Each course is only offered once a year.
Course topics include:
- applied behavior analysis ethics, emergencies, and evaluation of interventions
- conducting functional assessments, self-management, and group contingency plans
- establishing operations, challenging behavior, systems support, and discrete trial training
- current and emerging ABA topics, as well as school and classroom applications
Program Map
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Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst Program |
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program |
| SPLED 503A (ABA I)—Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles I |
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| SPLED 503B (ABA II)—Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Basic Principles II |
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| SPLED 503C (ABA III)—Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Extended Principles I |
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SPLED 597* (ABA IV)—Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education: Extended Principles II
*Students travel to Penn State University to attend "live" course held in conjunction with the National Autism Conference |
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The BACB® has approved Penn State's curriculum as meeting the course work requirements for eligibility to take the national certification exams. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify for certification and should view all requirements prior to applying.
- The 3-course sequence of the Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst Certificate Program is designed to prepare participants for the BCABA certification examination sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®).
- The 4-course sequence of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certificate Program is designed to prepare participants for the BCBA certification examination sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®).
Developed to Fulfill Your Needs
Penn State developed its initial ABA program in 1997 in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, after a department-initiated focus group identified the need for a credentialing program in ABA. The University Continuing Education Association awarded the program its 2003 National Award for Outstanding Credit Program.
And Fit Your Schedule
The certificate programs are offered in an independent, continuing education format. The first 3 courses are offered via DVD lectures, customized course materials, and supplemental online activities. These 3 courses are designed so that students can complete the course work from their homes or offices, making the program convenient and accessible for working professionals. Communication and interaction with the instructors is maintained through e-mail, telephone, and Internet Web boards
For the final course of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certificate Program course series, the participants travel to Penn State for a "live" course held in conjunction with the 5-day National Autism Conference.
