Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Post-Master’s Certification

Program Coordinator: Dr. Randi A. Sarokoff, BCBA-D
Office: Hennings Hall, Room 310
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Program Description

The Post-Master’s Certificate Option: Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities is an option for those who already hold a Master’s Degree and would like to pursue becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). This certificate program meets the 315-hour coursework requirement Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. This Post-Master’s Certificate Program is rooted in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Kean University, you will develop an evidenced-based approach to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities.

If you are interested in becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), and hold a Master’s degree, this Certification Program is for you. The seven courses that comprise this program meet the 315 hours of coursework required to take the BCBA® exam beginning in 2027. Additional requirements by the BACB include supervised fieldwork (see www.BACB.com for information on the current requirements to sit for their BCBA® exam).

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in an acceptable field of study from a qualifying institution 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation (professional experience)
• Furnish an appropriate scholarly writing sample
• Professional Resume/CV
• Professional statement of interest
• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (International Students ONLY)

Program Requirements

• 21 credit course sequence

Required Courses 21

SPED 5100	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR	3
SPED 5101	BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES	3
SPED 5102	BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM & OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES	3
SPED 5103	SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT	3
SPED 5200	THEORY & PHILOSOPHY IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR	3
SPED 7900	SINGLE-SUBJECT EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN	3
SPED 7903	ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS	3

Offered in Fall and Spring Semesters: SPED 5100, SPED 5101, SPED 5102, SPED 5103, SPED 5200, and SPED 7903.

Offered in the Fall Semesters: SPED 7900.

Total Credit Hours: 21