Applied Behavior Analysis Certification

The Applied Behavior Analysis Certification program is dedicated to producing ethical, responsible and competent scholars in behavior analysis.

The mission is to train students to apply scientific knowledge and method in the application of behavioral principles to solve social valid problems. The certification program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, personal responsibility, social responsibility, empirical and quantitative skills and teamwork. The curriculum and training are aligned with the 5th Edition Task List of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Modality of instruction is face to face, either in person or via video conferencing.

The ABA Certification program embraces a practitioner-scientist/scholar model of training in which practice, research and theory are considered integrated components.

The program incorporates the BACB® requirements for certification as a behavior analyst and requires 21 semester credit hours.  The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the courses in this program toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

Students and completers who wish to become board-certified behavior analysts are responsible for obtaining all additional certification requirements. Completion of the certification program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the exam to become a BCBA®. This certification program meets the coursework requirements for the BCBA®. Please research the full requirements of the BCBA® exam at www.bacb.com.

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Jaime Flowers
jamie.flowers@sfasu.edu
936.468.1219

Program Administrative Support:

Kristina Tannery
kristina.tannery@sfasu.edu
936.468.1387