Behavior Analyst Post-Master's Certificate Program
The Behavior Analyst Certificate Program (Post-Master's) is a one year, 15-credit program with an optional 6-credit practicum. Please note, students can choose to complete this program at their own pace. It is not a requirement that it be completed in one year, however, it is expected that students will complete this program on a timely basis. It is offered under the direction of the UMass Dartmouth Psychology Department and courses are approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). The certificate program meets the course content requirement to sit for the BACB® exam. Applicants should be familiar with the BACB® standards.
The BACB® requires applicants to complete 1500 hours of supervised fieldwork placement in behavior analysis. If students are not employed with an agency that provides appropriate fieldwork supervision, then they can enroll in the three 2-credit ABA Fieldwork Seminars based on space availability. If a student completes these Seminars, then the number of required placement hours is reduced to 1000.
Following is a typical course sequence for this program. For updated course schedule, descriptions and location, visit online at umassd.edu/pce/brochure.
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Fall Semester
- PSY 521 Principles of ABA (3-credits)
- PSY 527 Clinical Applications of ABA (3-credits)
- Optional: PSY 582 Fieldwork and Seminar in ABA I (2-credits)
Spring Semester
- PSY 520 Advanced ABA (3-credits)
- PSY 526 Research Design/Ethics ABA (3-credits)
- Optional: PSY 583 Fieldwork and Seminar in ABA II (2-credits)
