Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Kansas

Programme overview

An online 24-credit graduate certificate that prepares students for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification. It covers behavioral science principles and research methods, with emphasis on applied work including assessment, analysis, intervention and evaluation. BACB exam eligibility also requires supervised client experience that is not part of the curriculum.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Applied Behavioral Science | Duration: 24 credit hours (eight 3-hour courses) | Study mode: online | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

ABSC 770 Within Subjects Research Methodology and Direct Observation, 771 Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science, 772 Conceptual Foundations of Behavior Analysis, 773 ABA in Complex Organizations, 850 Principles of Behavior Analysis, 851 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues, 852 Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities, and 853 Behavioral Assessment.

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Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

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