Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Advance your understanding of how behavior impacts health and well-being. Be in demand with an Online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate from UND. This program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the BCBA pathway 2 eligibility route who already hold a graduate degree.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Duration: 1 to 1.5 years (22 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 15), Spring (Dec. 15) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Complete these applied behavior analysis certificate requirements. Upon offer of admission, the following will be required: Successful passage of FBI criminal background check Admission Criteria The following criteria will be used to assess a student’s application for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis. Required courses include ABA 540 Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis; ABA 541 Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis; ABA 542 Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts; ABA 543 Behavior Analytic Supervision and OBM; ABA 544 Research Methods in Behavior Analysis; ABA 545 Assessment and Behavior Change Systems.

Career pathways

The expertise of behavior analysts is valued in a variety of educational and clinical settings and beyond. Your coursework will prepare you to work in many settings, including schools and behavioral clinics, and will support your goals to advance the lives of clients and students with developmental disabilities and mental wellness support needs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Criteria The following criteria will be used to assess a student’s application for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis. No single criterion can adequately predict a student’s probable success in graduate work. Applicants should anticipate that the materials they submit will be held to high standards with submission of the following: GPA/Transcripts: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 for all graduate work (must have a minimum of 9 credits) or for junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00). Submit transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate-level coursework. Letters of Recommendation : Provide two letters of recommendation from professionals in the behavior analytic field (Board Certified Behavior Analysts, faculty members, and/or supervisors of behavior analytic employment). These letters need to specifically address behavior analytic employment, coursework, and/or interest.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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