Applied Behavior Analysis, Adv Cert (E400)
(30 credits)
Manhattanville’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs leading to Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certification were developed to comprehensively meet the demand for professionals trained to design, implement, and supervise behavior analytic programs for individuals with autism and related disorders and students of all abilities.
This Advanced Graduate Certificate in ABA program aims to help students flexibly pursue examinations and state and national applied behavior analysis certifications entirely online, with full- and part-time options for completing practicum experiences.
Graduates of our ABA training are scientist-practitioners who can conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments and provide interpretations of results of analyses. Students learn to administer and supervise behavior analytic interventions and to analyze the effectiveness of their educational and behavioral programs.
Note: This Certificate of Advanced Study program does not lead to New York State classroom teaching certification.
A Masters degree is required for entry.
Program Requirements:
Entry Level
| EDU.5640 | Principles and Concepts of ABA Analysis | 3 |
| EDU.5641 | Ethical and Professional Conduct in ABA | 3 |
Required NYS Workshop on Child Abuse
Intermediate Level
| EDU.5642 | Measurement and Single Subject Experimental Design | 3 |
| EDU.5643 | Developing and Increasing Behaviors | 3 |
| EDU.5644 | Functional Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDU.5645 | Advanced Topics in ABA | 3 |
| EDU.5574 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| EDU.5575 | Historical, Theoretical, and Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDU.5647 | Verbal Behavior | 3 |
Capstone Level
All Capstone course are required and can only be taken with permission of the Program Coordinator.
Pre-req: All entry-level and intermediate-level courses
| EDU.5648 | Practicum I in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDU.5652 | Research in Applied Behavior Analysis | 2 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis program, students will be able to:
- Apply the principles and concepts of behavior analysis to assess behavior and design evidence-based interventions that promote meaningful and socially significant outcomes.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to make data-based decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions across educational, clinical, and community settings.
- Demonstrate ethical, culturally responsive, and professional practices consistent with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code and applicable legal standards.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, educators, interdisciplinary teams, and community stakeholders to support the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of socially significant skills and behaviors.
Candidates for National Board certification (BCBA) will also need EDU 5647 Verbal Behavior 3 credits.