Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Program Overview
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (21-credits)
This 21-credit Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis is a unique, advanced-level program focused on the application of behavioral principles in addressing the needs of exceptional learners. The program fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) examination.
Individuals who hold a graduate degree in education or psychology who are seeking certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), may enroll in Endicott’s Verified Course Sequence (VCS©) in preparation for the certification examination. Behavior Analyst Certificate courses are three-credit-hour courses and are scheduled for 45 contact hours each.
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 21
Required Curriculum
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ABA 510聽-聽Conceptual Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 525聽-聽Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 534聽-聽Measurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions I (Cr: 3)
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ABA 541聽-聽Behavioral Assessment (Cr: 3)
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ABA 554聽-聽Behavior Change Procedures (Cr: 3)
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ABA 565聽-聽Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)
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ABA 520聽-聽Supervision and Management (Cr: 3)
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ABA 699聽-聽Comprehensive Review (Cr: 0)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of聽this program, students will:
- Have a good grasp of the theoretical perspective of behaviorism and natural science
- Understand the components of valid research
- Be able to observe human behavior and explain it causes based upon the worldview of behaviorism and natural science
- Explain how behavioral principles apply to all areas of human endeavor
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ABA 510聽-聽Conceptual Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis (Cr: 3)