Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Applied Behavior Analysis

The 21-credit online ABA certificate program meets the guidelines established by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and fulfills the coursework requirement to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. In order to obtain the BCBA credential, students must also complete a supervised field experience, have a qualifying degree, and pass an exam.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term 1Hours
Fall
ABA 524 Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
ABA 531 Theories of Learning and Behavior 3
 Hours6
Term 2
Winter
ABA 526 Single Case Experimental Design 3
ABA 528 Behavior Assessment 3
 Hours6
Term 3
Spring
ABA 525 Behavior Change & Systems Support 3
ABA 535 Clinical Supervision, Management & Training 3
 Hours6
Second Year
Term 1
Summer
ABA 527 Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours21