Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate
Overview
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The certificate curriculum is comprised of 21 credits in courses and meets Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) coursework requirements for certification at the BCBA® level. Students enrolled in the MA Experimental Psychology and the MA Clinical Psychology may concurrently pursue the ABA certificate. Certain coursework may be used towards the master’s degree and the certificate; however, additional credits beyond the master’s degree will be required to meet certificate requirements. The certificate may also be pursued by students concurrently working towards a master’s in a related field or in master’s in education. It may also be pursued by students who have already earned a master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the ABA certificate, prospective candidates must meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley. Prospective candidates must also:
- Be enrolled in the UTRGV MA Experimental Psychology or MA Clinical Psychology program or have previously earned a master's degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Students who have or are working towards a master's degree in related will also be considered.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 21 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 21