2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Certificate in Behavioral Studies

The Behavioral Studies Certificate will provide you with:

  • the ability to develop, implement, and monitor behavioral programs to treat various kinds of behavior issues (e.g., excessive interfering behavior, skill deficits) within a variety of settings;
  • the ability to conduct effective functional behavioral assessments and analyses in a variety of applied settings, and then use that information to develop appropriate behavioral intervention plans; and
  • a firm foundation in ABA if you wish to pursue graduate work to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

15 credit hours

Course Requirements

SPCE 280Behavior Analysis: Principles, Procedures, and Philosophy

3

SPCE 307Ethical and Professional Practice in Behavior Analysis

3

SPCE 310Application and Consultation in Applied Behavior Analysis

3

SPCE 315Advanced Behavior Analysis

3

SPCE 316Single Subject Research Design and Applications

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

This program is offered on-line only. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all required courses. Not open to students with a major or minor in applied behavior analysis.