Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate

Alliant International University is offering a five course series in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.^® (BACB) has approved this course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst^® (BCBA) Examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.

Alliant is also offering a 1500 hour supervised practicum to meet the experience requirements set forth by the BACB to become board certified (BCBA). The practicum will consist of hands on ABA with children with developmental disabilities, primarily autism. All practicum hours will be supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Students will be supervised by a BCBA each week. Case issues and intervention strategies will be discussed.

SOC Codes

19-3031, 21-1012, 19-3039

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate requires the completion of 15 units.

This certificate program consists of the five courses listed below. It may be added to the master’s and doctoral programs.

Curriculum Plan

ABA 6525 - Introduction to Learning Theory and Behavior Analysis (3 units)
ABA 6535 - Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 units)
ABA 6545 - Behavioral Assessment, Intervention Strategies, and Ethics in ABA (3 units)
ABA 6555 - Behavioral Change Procedures and Systems Support (3 units)
ABA 7504 - Childhood Disorders and ABA Interventions (3 units)