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ABA Postbaccalaureate Certificate Overview

Come back and move your career forward. Earn your ABA certificate online and gain the knowledge and credentials to take on new opportunities in the field.

  • Complete a practicum experience to gain valuable real-world experience.
  • Learn from faculty who are working professionals in the behavior analysis field.
  • Gain the skills for a variety of career paths such as: working with children in school settings; enhancing the development of children and adults with disabilities; or increasing the performance and satisfaction of employees in organizations.

Gain the Skills That Employers — and Clients — Need

  • Provide assessments, design behavior intervention plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of children and adults with special needs.
  • Utilize basic methodologies in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings to determine effective client services.
  • Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach to solve problems and design treatment plans related to DSM-5 behavioral and mental health issues.
  • Apply ABA principles to functional assessments, behavior intervention plans, and the evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
  • Explain treatment approaches in terms that clients, their families, and organization representatives understand.

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Join a community of support. Our rich online experience includes many opportunities to engage with students and faculty who are professionals in your field. You can also join organizations such as the Psychology Club and Autism Speaks U for further networking and leadership opportunities.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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ABAI Verified Course Sequence

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For the Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate program, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) examination (via Pathway 2). Applicants will need to meet additional Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) eligibility requirements, including evidence of residency in an authorized country, before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

  • PS225: Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • PS340: Exceptional Needs Children
  • PS360: Applied Behavior Analysis I
  • PS365: Applied Behavior Analysis II
  • PS385: Targeted Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • PS410: Screening and Assessment
  • PS430: Program Design and Evaluation

Note: Please refer to the BACB’s website for full eligibility requirements (www.bacb.com). Additional information is also located on Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific licensure information.

What Courses Will I Take?

The curriculum includes six courses that focus on people who are developmentally disabled, autistic, and suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Sample Courses

  • Exceptional Needs Children
  • Applied Behavior Analysis I
  • Applied Behavior Analysis II
  • Screening and Assessment
  • Program Design and Evaluation
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Program Requirements

7
Core Courses
7
Total Courses
41
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

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How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

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Grants and Loans

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Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Career Opportunities

With an applied behavior analysis certificate, you can gain specialized knowledge to reduce problem behavior; improve patient performance in settings such as group homes, clinics, corporations, and nonprofits; develop intervention and treatment plans; and work as a consultant.

Possible career areas may include mental health, social services, or educational centers.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

It is important to understand that requirements for behavior analysts vary by state and can change with little to no warning. Students seeking employment as a behavior analyst should inquire directly to the jurisdiction where employment is desired, as some states require additional licensure or certification. The BACB U.S. state licensure requirements may be viewed at the following link: https://www.bacb.com/u-s-licensure-of-behavior-analysts/.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.