Behavior Analysis Certification Program

The Department of Special Education offers a training program in behavior analysis in conjunction with a primary specialization in behavior disorders, early childhood special education, or severe disabilities in either the master's or doctoral level. 

Students in the behavior analysis program are taught to conduct functional behavioral assessments, write behavior intervention programs, and to consult/implement those intervention programs for a range of individuals with behavior problems.

Students are required to take the following five courses in addition to their degree required course work:

Required Sequence:
SPED 3017 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3 hours)
SPED 3210 - Managing Academic and Social Behavior (3 hours)
SPED 3013 - Intro to Single-Subject Methodology (3 hours)
SPED 3860 - Advanced Procedures in Classroom Management (3 hours)
SPED 3014 - Advanced Procedures in Single-Subject Methodology (3 hours)

18-month Internship Requirements:
6 months of supervised research assistant work (10 hours per week)
6 months of supervised behavior analysis clinic work (10 hours per week)
6 months of supervised thesis research work (10 hours per week)

Total = 18 months (720 hours)

Once the course work and internship associated with the behavior analysis program have been met and at least a master's degree has been earned, graduates will be eligible to sit for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board Exam. Individuals who pass the board exam become Board Certified Behavior Analysts.