Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program will train you to be an exceptional practitioner of ABA-based interventions to improve quality of life for people with behavioral challenges, including children and adults with developmental needs. In our program, you’ll learn the conceptual foundations of ABA and how these behavioral principles are applied to improve behavior.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Applied Behavior Analysis | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The 6 th edition BACB® task list requirements include 24 hours of coursework. Students enrolled in the certificate program have the choice to accrue fieldwork hours towards BACB® licensure at the MU Thompson Center, at one of our supervised learning sites, or independently from MU.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Unofficial transcripts of all prior coursework Letters of recommendation (minimum 1 letter; confidential and sent through the online application system) Confirmation Materials (required to finalize admission upon acceptance, sent to the Graduate School): The Special Education graduate program cannot assure admission to all applicants who meet minimum standards specified for the degree program. Resource constraints do not permit the admission of all qualified applicants. An interview may be required by the admissions committee.

USD 14,582 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (24 credit hours at $607.60 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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