Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis: FAQs

The Program is an approved Verified Course Sequence (VCS) by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The ABAI has verified Arcadis's core ABA courses toward the subject requirements needed for eligibility to take the BCBA® or BCaBA® examinations. (Note: applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.)

In 2021, the Applied Behavior Analysis Program Guide recognized Arcadia for offering one of the top 20 online ABA master's degree programs. The graduate certificate program includes many of the same courses and faculty as the master's degree. Additionally, The Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia one of the "Best in the Northeast" for seven consecutive years.

In most cases, entrance exams are not required for admission to this graduate certificate program. However, students who hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in Education and are seeking an initial teaching certification (Instructional I) must submit passing scores from a provider of one of the approved basic skills assessment tests: PAPA, CORE, SAT, or ACT. You can learn additional requirements on our admissions page.

No, MAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to this graduate certificate program. You can learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

The first step is to start your application. Learn more by visiting our admissions page.

No, prior work experience is not required to join this graduate certificate program. You can learn about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

No, this graduate certificate program does not accept transfer credits. Learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

This graduate certificate program does not accept transfer credits. Learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall. To learn more about the requirements for this graduate certificate program, visit our admissions page.

You will need a GPA of 3.0 to apply to the ABA certificate program. To learn more about the program requirements, visit our admissions page.

The basic requirements for admission to the online ABA certificate program include:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended
• If applying for an add-on certification program, provide proof of Pennsylvania teaching certificates. A teaching license is not required.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Resume
• $0 application fee

For more details, visit our admissions page.

You can begin seeking this graduate certificate in the spring, summer, or fall.

We do not offer a virtual open house for the ABA certificate program at this time. Check back soon for the next opportunity to attend.

By acquiring the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, students with a master's degree can seek BCBA or BCBA-D certification to qualify for behavior analysis roles. Impressively, the employment of these professionals grew by nearly 5,900% from 2010 to 2021, according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®. Learn more about your career options by visiting our careers page.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified Arcadia's courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Verified Course Sequence pass-rate information is published annually and available from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®.

Arcadia University can award licensure to students from Canada (excluding Ontario), England, the Virgin Islands, Australia, and every state in the United States except New York.

You will complete 21 credits to earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

You will complete eight courses to earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

No. All students will take the same courses while seeking the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

Arcadia University does not offer concentrations for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis program. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

Yes, you will become a part of a cohort while seeking this graduate certificate. However, we offer the courses in an asynchronous format, letting you complete the coursework when and where works best for you.

You will complete each ABA course online, a format that allows you to study in the times and locations that work best. As such, you will not need to visit campus to complete this program.

This graduate certificate program also requires 200 practicum hours that students should arrange on their own. and you can meet this requirement where you currently work. We also have some connections to help facilitate a connection. Talk to an enrollment counselor. Email or call us @ 855-235-6653.

No, the ABA certificate program does not have an on-campus residency requirement. You will complete 200 practicum hours, with the option to meet this requirement where you currently work.

You will complete 200 practicum hours, with the option to meet this requirement where you currently work.

Our program director, Dr. Sarah B. Woldoff, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations. The remaining faculty members are adjuncts with clinical backgrounds who have been with Arcadia University for as many as 10 years.

Our program director, Dr. Sarah B. Woldoff, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations. The remaining faculty members are adjuncts with clinical backgrounds who have been with Arcadia University for as many as 10 years.

Arcadia University first offered the ABA graduate certificate program online in 2010.

You can complete the ABA certificate program in as few as 12 months. To learn more about the curriculum, visit our courses page.

We designed the ABA certificate program for working professionals with busy lives. So, if something interrupts your course of study, you do not have to worry about losing credits for your completed courses. If needed, you can take up to three years to complete this program. To see the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Yes. We designed the online ABA certificate program for maximum flexibility, with the option to study full time if you have the time to do so successfully. Studying "full time" means you will take two classes every semester, which are 15 weeks in the Fall and Spring and 12 weeks long in the Summer. Please visit our courses page to review the curriculum.

Yes. We designed the online ABA certificate program for professionals to take classes part time. You will take two classes every semester, which are 15 weeks long in the Fall and Spring and 12 weeks long in the Summer, allowing you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

The tuition for the online ABA certificate program is $750 per credit hour. You will need to complete 21 credit hours for a total tuition of $15,750. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Currently, Arcadia University does not offer scholarships for the online ABA certificate program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA® to determine financial aid eligibility. Arcadia's FAFSA code is 003235.
• View lender information.

The total tuition for this graduate certificate program is $15,750. You will need to complete 21 credit hours at $750 per credit hour. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

There is no application fee for Arcadia's online ABA certificate program. After enrollment, you may incur other costs beyond tuition, including technology and graduate fees. You can learn more on this on our program's tuition page.