Applied Behavior Analysis Professional Specialization Graduate Certificate

The purpose of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis Professional Specialization is to equip Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s students with advanced knowledge related to their intended population and setting for practice after graudation, and to shape competencies related to interdisciplinary collaboration. The student and the faculty advisor will together identify the specialization area that is relevant to the student’s intended area of professional practice within Applied Behavior Analysis.

This Post-Baccalaurate Certificate is designed to support the long-term career success of students enrolled in the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program by providing each with an opportunity to tailor the degree program to their own area of professional specialization from the following list of five clear options of specialization with specific associated coursework: (1) autism and developmental disabilities, (2) preschool and early childhood special education, (3) at-risk students, (4) health literacy, and (5) the science of reading.