Board Certified Behavior Analyst® Certificate
Program Description
The BCBA certificate program is for individuals with a master’s degree in psychology or a related field who want to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. The coursework offered at Forest Institute satisfies the coursework eligibility requirements established by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® for taking the BCBA examination. Optional practicum courses are also available. See the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for more details about becoming a BCBA. See admissions requirements for the BCBA certificate program.
Certificate Requirements for Board Certified Behavior Analyst
To be eligible to receive a BCBA Certificate, a candidate must:
- Satisfactorily complete the required certificate hours and courses as specified in the curriculum requirements;
- Earn a grade of "B" or better for each course attempted;
- Pay for all tuition, fees, debts or other property owed to Forest; and
- Demonstrate professional attitude, decorum, and ethics commensurate with the profession.
Curriculum Requirements
The BCBA certificate program requires completions of the following 18 credit hours:
|
Year |
Session |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer (1 session only) |
|
1 |
A |
|
|
ABA 5093: Behavior Assessment |
3 |
|
|
|
1 |
A |
ABA 551: Foundations of ABA I |
3 |
ABA 5013: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in ABA |
3 |
ABA 5713: Practicum (Optional) |
3 |
|
1 |
B |
ABA 510: Measurement and Interpretation of Data |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
B |
ABA 552: Foundations of ABA II |
3 |
ABA 590: Behavior Change and Support |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
9 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
A & B |
ABA 5723: Practicum (Optional) |
3 |
ABA 5733: Practicum (Optional) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
|
Overall Credits: 18 (up to 27) |
9 (12) |
|
9 (12) |
|
(3) |
Transfer Credit Limit: 6 credits