Program Director: Eileen Whelan, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Overview
In this program, you will complete a series of graduate-level classes approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the Fresno Pacific University Graduate committee. Coursework will prepare you to assist people to learn new behaviors, increase or reduce existing behaviors and teach individuals when to use specific behaviors in specific instances. The scope of these services ranges from addressing challenging behaviors of an individual to changing the behavior of an entire organization, school or school-community. Successful completion of all coursework and supervision hours prepares a candidate to sit for the BCBA Examination.
Career Opportunities
This program is especially valuable for individuals pursuing their master's in school counseling, school psychology and special education because of the increasing demand in schools for expertise in developing systematic individual behavior support plans. There is also an increasing demand for BCBA certificate holders in the private sector working with adults and children.
Accreditation
Behavior Analyst
Certification Board
7950 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127, USA
Admissions Requirements
- Application form and fee
- One current reference form
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree
- Orientation interview with BCBA enrollment advisor
Prerequisites
- Master's degree in school counseling, school psychology, or related area
- or Advancement to candidacy for the school counseling/school psychology master's degree or an approved related master's program
Standards
The BCBA standards will change in the Fall of 2021. Any student who does not complete the program prior to December 2021 will no longer be able to meet the Fourth Edition standards and will be subject to the new BCBA Fifth Edition standards.
Locations Offered
North Fresno Campus, Visalia, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Merced
