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Behavior Analysis

Upon completing this program and meeting the required supervision hours, students will be prepared to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification exam. This program equips individuals to work in various settings, including schools, clinics, and private practice, as behavior analysts, helping individuals with behavior disorders and developmental challenges.

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Behavior Analyst Diploma Program

Duration: 1 Year

Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

ABAN 100: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

BAM 100: Behavioral Assessment and Measurement

UBC 100: Understanding Behavior Change

DCA 100: Data Collection and Analysis in ABA

PABAI 100: Principles of ABA Interventions

  • Behavioral Intervention Strategies
  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Ethical Considerations in ABA

ADABAC 100: Advanced ABA Concepts

  • Verbal Behavior and Communication Skills
  • Precision Teaching and Fluency Training
  • Teaching Social Skills
  • Behavioral Consultation and Supervision

PCAPP 100: Practicum and Capstone Project

  • ABA Practicum Experience
  • Designing and Implementing ABA Programs
  • Case Studies in ABA
  • Behavior Analyst Certificate Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History