Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Planning to build your competencies in psychology? Kaplan University’s postbaccalaureate certificate is designed for motivated professionals like you. If you already possess a bachelor’s degree, earning this certificate could help you prepare to advance or diversify within this field.
The curriculum includes five courses that focus on the developmentally disabled, the autistic, and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. You’ll also explore behavioral concepts and theories, and develop assessment and intervention skills.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.®, (BACB®) has approved the course sequence of the Applied Behavioral Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Examination™.* Please note: applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify, including degree, field experience, and practicum requirements. Please refer to the BACB’s website (www.bacb.com) for full eligibility requirements.
The program consists of a minimum of 30 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.
Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Highlights
The Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate provides you with the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
- Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories, and concepts when approaching personal, social, and organizational issues and problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the disciplines of psychology
What Are the Career Opportunities?
With a postbaccalaureate certificate in applied behavior analysis, you could focus on improving the skills and achievements of children in school settings; enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults with different kinds of disabilities; and increase the performance and satisfaction of employees in organizations and businesses. Possible job settings include mental health, social services, or educational centers.†
Future Studies
Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.