Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification Program - Online Program
Overview
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) credential is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. In addition, BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCABAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
The Department of Human Development and School Services offers a Verified Course Sequence (VCS) approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The VCS consists of seven courses that fulfill the coursework requirement to obtain BCBA certification. A student does not need a master’s degree to participate in the VCS; however, a student does need a master’s degree to obtain certification as a BCBA by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
This program is 100% online.
Mission
Our mission is to prepare future behavior analysts to be competent, ethical, and professional in working with persons with disabilities, their families, and other professionals.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the board certified behavior analyst certificate, prospective candidates must meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Applicants for BCBA certification granted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board must possess a minimum of a graduate degree (e.g., master’s or doctoral) from a qualifying institution. Applicants also must complete 2,000 clock hours of field-based practical experience that fully complies with all requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Additionally, applicants must take and pass the BCBA examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Authorization to take the exam is only provided to applicants who have submitted a complete certification application to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. See www.bacb.com for comprehensive information on certification requirements.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 21 Hours
| EPSY 6361 | ABA 1: BACB Compliance and Disciplinary Systems; Professionalism | 3 |
| EPSY 6362 | ABA 2: Philosophical Underpinnings and Introduction to Concepts and Principals | 3 |
| EPSY 6363 | ABA 3: Concepts and Principals | 3 |
| EPSY 6364 | ABA 4: Measurement, Data Display, Interpretation and Experimental Design | 3 |
| EPSY 6365 | ABA 5: Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| EPSY 6366 | ABA 6: Behavior-Change Procedures | 3 |
| EPSY 6367 | ABA 7: Selecting and Implementing Interventions and Personnel Supervision and Management | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21