Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate

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Overview

The science of behavior analysis has taken root in a variety of professions and career fields — from education and human resource development to criminal justice rehabilitation and mental health services. It's no surprise then that there's a growing need for experienced behavior analysts who can develop behavior-changing strategies for patients, students and corporations.

Saint Joseph's online graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an effective way to help meet that need while advancing your career goals. A behavior analysis certificate is a valuable credential for professionals in the education, criminal justice, human resources and mental health field.

What Is the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate?

The online ABA certificate at Saint Joseph's prepares you to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam when accompanied with a master's degree. The online curriculum explores both the theoretical and methodological foundations of behavior analysis and is approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

100% Online ABA Certification

To meet the needs of working professionals, Saint Joseph's Applied Behavior Analysis certification program is offered completely online. As an online student, you'll be able to complete the program from the convenience of your home or office, with minimal disruption to your busy schedule, and benefit from a cost-effective certificate that can pay immediate dividends to your professional development.

What Can I Do with an ABA Certificate?

Saint Joseph's online ABA certificate fulfills the coursework requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. However, applicants will still need to meet additional requirements, such as obtaining a qualifying degree and completing a supervised field experience, independent of the online program to qualify.

You can also use an ABA certificate to earn a master's degree in ABA, allowing you to develop a deeper understanding of diverse behavioral health needs.

Once board certified, you'll stand out in an already exclusive community of behavior analysis experts who are currently in high demand. Behavior analysts take on roles such as:

  • Working with school systems to develop policies and procedures
  • Working with children and young adults to improve educational outcomes and address behavior challenges
  • Using behavioral analysis techniques and observational methods for crime prevention and criminal rehabilitation
  • Optimizing organizational behavior and enhancing employee performance in companies and organizations
  • Helping patients who suffer from mental and emotional disorders, substance abuse, developmental disorders and other conditions that cause behavior difficulty
     

How Will Saint Joseph's ABA Certificate Enhance My Career?

Earning an ABA certificate from Saint Joseph's gives you an opportunity to learn from the men and women at the cutting edge of this emerging discipline. Multiple members of our online faculty are BCBAs, meaning you'll learn from those who drive the industry. Additionally, one of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) members who develop and oversee the exam is an online faculty member at Saint Joseph's.

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At a Glance

Length

4-8 semesters, or 12 - 24 months.
Credits

24 credits or 8 courses.

Start Terms

Rolling admission; Spring, summer or fall.

Format

Online.

Tuition for 2022-2023

$905 per credit hour.

Learn more about our tuition & fees.

Stack this Certificate into a Master's Program

The credits of the applied behavior analysis certificate can be applied towards the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Potential Career Paths

The applied behavior analysis certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as:

  • Board certified behavioral analyst*

  • Behavioral specialist in a school setting

  • School counselor

  • Speech-language pathologist

*While this certificate fulfills the requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam, applicants will still need to meet additional requirements to qualify for the exam.
Requirements

No prior work experience in this field is required for admission. However, working with individuals with exceptionalities is strongly recommended.
Admission Information

To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions.
Financial Aid

Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Office of Financial Aid can help you understand your options.

Discount Eligibility
  • Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
  • Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.
  • Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs.

*note - discounts cannot be combined.

Veterans

Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

 

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