Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in ABA
Level up with our flexible certificate program.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach that focuses on understanding and modifying behavior. The Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in ABA program at Mary Baldwin provides you with an understanding of behavior change principles grounded in theory and effective practice. This program was specifically designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking undergraduate-level ABA credentials.
- Time to Completion1 year
- FormatOnline
- Degree(s)Certificate
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Why study Applied Behavior Analysis at Mary Baldwin?
Our certificate program teaches you behavior change principles derived from renowned psychologists like B. F. Skinner and Edward Thorndike. Through the program, you’ll learn to systematically improve socially significant behaviors, identify variables crucial for behavior change through experimentation, teach appropriate behaviors, and reduce problem behaviors while replacing them with more desirable alternatives.
The Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in ABA program at MBU prepares you for a variety of professional roles where you can support individuals with behavioral needs. You may work with individuals with developmental conditions, children or adults facing behavior difficulties in school or home settings, institutions in need of behavioral intervention, or businesses seeking enhanced productivity through strategic organizational management planning.
Benefits of the program:
- Courses are offered online
- Opportunities for on-the-job fieldwork
- Personalized advising
Become a Board Certified Analyst®
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified applicable MBU courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
All ABAI Verified Course Sequences are required to publish pass rates of their students who take the BCaBA and BCBA examinations. Pass-rate data are not published for sequences with fewer than six first-time candidates in a single year or for sequences within their first four years of operation.
To learn more about degree and fieldwork requirements for exam eligibility, please visit www.bacb.com.
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Courses & Curriculum
Our program provides the tools you need to take that next step and make an even bigger difference in your community.
Courses
- ABA 313/513: Basic Concepts & Principles of ABA (4 cr.)
- ABA 314/514: Behavior Assessment (3 cr.)
- ABA 336/536: Measurement, Data, & Experimental Design (3 cr.)
- ABA 344/544: Ethics in Behavior Analysis (3 cr.)
- ABA 345/545: Behavior Intervention Procedures (4 cr.)
- ABA 347/547: OBM: ABA Management (3 cr.)
Outstanding Outcomes
Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts® (BCaBAs) work in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, home-based settings, and healthcare facilities. They might also find rewarding careers in organizational behavior management.
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Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Cost & Financial Aid
A great education is worth it. Our mission is to help you bring your aspirations to life.
If you are a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT), you can receive a 15% discount if you are entering the MS in ABA, Post-Master’s Certificate in ABA, or Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in ABA program.
