Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

1 Hunter College - School of education - Department of Special education Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis The Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis consists of a six-course sequence that is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Academic Advisor: Email: Course Formats EDABA courses are generally offered in a web-enhanced format. Select courses are offered in a fully online format. Web enhanced courses meet at a scheduled time and can be attended in-person on campus or on-line via live internet video. Information on how to attend class meetings on-line can be found in the course syllabus. Fully online courses have no class meetings and are self-paced.

2 Information on the format for a particular course offering can be found in the instruction mode section of the on-line course schedule by clicking on the class number. Courses Commonly Offered Course # Course Title Cr Fall Spring Summer EDABA 790 Single Subject Research Design 3 EDABA 791 Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 EDABA 793 Applied Behavior Analytic Autism Intervention for Adults 3 EDABA 795 Applied Behavior Analysis I 3 EDABA 796 Applied Behavior Analysis II 3 EDABA 798 Behavior Analytic Approaches to Learning 3 EDABA 799 Applied Behavior Analytic Autism Intervention 3 web-enhanced course fully online courseRecommended Course Sequence Option B (6 credits per semester)

3 First Semester Year 1 EDABA 798 EDABA 790 Second Semester Year 1 EDABA 795 EDABA 791 First Semester Year 2 EDABA 796 EDABA 799 or EDABA 793 Second Semester Year 2 Option C (3 credits per semester) First Semester Year 1 EDABA 798 Second Semester Year 1 EDABA 790 First Semester Year 2 EDABA 795 Second Semester Year 2 EDABA 791 First Semester Year 3 EDABA 796 Second Semester Year 3 EDABA 799 or EDABA 793 Registering for Classes Information on registering for classes is available on the Hunter College One Stop for Students webpage ( ). Information on when registration opens and closes is available under the registration information link. Check the schedule of classes to find out what day/time courses are offered.

4 Note: Advisor permission is required for all students registering for EDABA 795. Fieldwork Experience In addition to academic instruction in Behavior Analysis , BCBA certification requires 1500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork. Information on supervision requirements can be found on the BACB Experience Standards web page ( ). In order to complete fieldwork hours students need to: 1. Have started attending courses toward the BACB coursework requirements2. Pass an online training module on experience standards3. Be supervised by a Behavior analyst who holds the BCBA or BCBA-D credential 4. Complete a supervision contract with the supervisor 5. Complete a supervision form during each two-week supervision period BACB Registration and Supervision Training Module In order to complete the online training module on experience standards, students need to set up an account on the BACB website.

5 Accounts can be created by selecting the register option in BACB Gateway box of the website. Follow these steps to access and complete the experience and supervision standards training module: 1. Login to your BACB account 2. Click on the training tab 3. Click on the Training Modules link 4. Enter your login credentials, if necessary 5. Click on the Experience and Supervision Standards link in the Modules to Complete box 6. Follow the online instructions to complete the module 7. Print a copy of your summary for your supervisor Graduation At the start of the last semester, students need to apply for graduation. Information on filing a graduation application can be found on the Hunter College School of education graduation website ( ).

6 Progress Tracker Use the following grid to keep track of your progress toward achieving BCBA certification Activity Date Completed Bachelor s Degree Master s Degree in education , Psychology, or Behavior Analysis Attend Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis New Student Orientation Complete the BACB Supervision Training Module Submit proof of immunizations to the Office of Health Services ( ) Complete the Combating Sexual Harassment/Assault Training Module Take EDABA 798 Take EDABA 790 Take EDABA 795 Take EDABA 791 Take EDABA 796 Take EDABA 799 or EDABA 793 Complete 1500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork Apply for Graduation at the start of the last semester ( ) Attend Commencement!

7 Apply to take the BCBA exam ( ) Make an appointment to take the BCBA exam Pass the BCBA exam Revised 07/06/2016