Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) Certificate

Program Director: Eileen M. Whelan, Ph.D, BCBA-D

Overview

In the BCBA certificate program, candidates will complete a series of graduate-level classes approved by both the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). This sequence of classes prepares individuals 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 range from addressing challenging behaviors of an individual, to changing the behavior of an entire organization, school or school- community. This certification program is especially valuable for individuals pursuing their master's degree in pupil counseling and/or school psychology because of the increasing demand in schools for expertise in developing systematic individual behavior support plans. Candidates must pass certification exam developed and administered by the BACB. Certificate enrollees also need to complete supervised practicum hours to qualify for the certification exam.

Accreditation

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

7950 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127

Admissions Requirements

• Three current reference forms
• Interview with program director
• One of the following:
  • A completed master's degree in school counseling, school psychology or a related area
  • Currently enrolled in a master's degree program in a related area
  • Advancement to candidacy for the school counseling, school psychology, dual credential or master's program
• Letter of explanation if GPA is under 2.75