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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.
- Submit a 500-word essay that outlines your educational and professional goals and your qualifications for graduate study. Include the following:
- Discuss your fit with the program as well as your short-term and long-term academic and professional goals.
- Describe any previous fieldwork and research experience or interests, and explain how these align with specific faculty work in our department.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
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