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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) involves the use of well-established and empirically supported principles to address behavioral concerns and facilitate skill acquisition. ABA has been empirically shown to be effective in a wide variety of areas, and has received the most recognition for its success designing and providing behavioral supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Students applying to this program must possess a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university. The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in ABA program does not provide the supervised experience requirement for eligibility to take the BCBA® exam. For more information on these requirements, please visit the Behavior Analyst Board Certification (BACB@), Inc. at www.bacb.com.
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Required Courses: 24 s.h.
Total Required Credits for the Program: 24 s.h.
Foundation Courses
None
Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements
- Successful completion of all coursework with no more than two B- grades, and no grade lower than B-
- Successful completion of oral and written comprehensive exams
- Meet standards of professionalism each semester
Benchmarks: Successful completion of all benchmarks is required for continuation in and graduation from the program. Details regarding benchmarks’ timing and assessments will be shared with the student throughout the program by the Academic Advisor.
Benchmark I:
- Timing: Occurs after the completion of 15 prescribed credits PSY 01510, PSY 02500, PSY 02510, PSY 02610 and PSY 02620.
- Requirements: Candidates must successfully complete all courses as evidenced by grades of B- or better in courses and pass the written and oral comprehensive exams with a score of 70 or better in each section.
- Options: If the student does not successfully pass the benchmark, then the student is invited to re-take any necessary coursework and/or the student is able to re-take the exam once more. If still unsuccessful, student will be dismissed from the program.
Benchmark II:
- Timing: Occurs at the conclusion of each semester
- Requirements: Candidates must meet all the requirements of the profession in terms of professional demeanor, client interaction, and ethical behavior as determined by the faculty members and off-site clinical supervisors.
- Options: If the student does not successfully pass the benchmark, then the student may be provided a remediation plan for professional behavior by the faculty, or they may be dismissed from the program.
Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Applied Behavior Analysis is a Category 1 program.
For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories
Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Michelle Ennis Soreth, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Robinson Hall
abacoursework@rowan.edu
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