Applied Behavior Analysis (CERT)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires a graduate application to the Graduate School.
Applicants must also have the following:
- A master's degree in any field from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant's work with individuals with autism
- Professional Goals Statement
- Current Resume
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) is required of all students who completed their degrees from outside the United States in which English is not the native language.
Program Requirements
Program Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSP 644 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 650 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| EDSP 654 | Radical Behaviorism | 3 |
| EDSP 669 | Single Case Research Methods and Designs | 3 |
| Midpoint Assessment | ||
| EDSP 546 | Behavior Analytic Approach to Communication | 3 |
| EDSP 651 | Professional and Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 671 | Behavior Intervention | 3 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
Midpoint Assessment: Completion of EDSP 650 Hallmark assessment task with a rating of Satisfactory. Grades of “B-” or better in all certificate courses prior to Midpoint: EDSP 644, EDSP 654, EDSP 669 and EDSP 650.
Exit Requirement: Completion of intervention project and presentation with a rating of Satisfactory and grades of B- or higher in all certificate courses.
