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Prepare to Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) through Penn State World Campus

If your goal is to promote positive behavior change in individuals with special needs and you’re interested in learning about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®), you’ll want to explore the online master’s degree and graduate certificate that Penn State World Campus offers to help you prepare to become a BCBA.

Take the Next Step in Your Career Journey

The journey to becoming a BCBA is one that offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health needs, and mental health challenges. With the demand for BCBAs increasing, especially in educational and behavioral health services settings, employment opportunities in schools, clinics, and hospitals, and in private practice, are projected to grow over the next several years.

Online M.Ed. in Special Education with an Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis

This 33-credit master’s in special education meets the course work requirements for BCBA certification and can help you prepare to sit for the 5th Edition BACB exam. The program is fully accredited by the BACB and is offered entirely online, making it accessible to students nationwide and around the world. With course work designed to accommodate working professionals, you can complete your studies at your own pace and balance earning your degree with work and personal commitments.

Learn to support students with special needs. This online degree program focuses on current issues and topics in the field of special education and gives you the opportunity to choose an emphasis in academic and behavioral supports, applied behavior analysis, or autism.

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Practical Course Work for Real-World Applications

Courses are taught by the same esteemed faculty who teach in Penn State’s residential program, and the course sequence comprehensively covers topics such as:

  • single-case research
  • current issues in special education
  • foundations of ABA
  • concepts and principals of ABA
  • assessments of behavior in contexts
  • behavioral change procedures and management
  • ethical considerations for special education populations

In addition to completing the specified course work and meeting the requirement of having a graduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., master’s or doctoral), you will also need supervised fieldwork experience to qualify to take the BCBA certification exam.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis — Online

If you already hold a relevant master’s degree, the 21-credit Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis can help you satisfy course work requirements to meet the BCBA certification standards.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective, evidence-based approach used by teachers and therapists to create lasting, positive change in an individual's life. This online ABA certificate program is designed to help you prepare for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) exam.

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