Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis

If you’re interested expanding your competencies in psychology, Kaplan University’s postgraduate certificate program is designed for motivated professionals like you. This program emphasizes the understanding of behavioral concepts and theories as well as their application to special populations. If you already possess a master’s degree, earning this certificate could help you prepare to advance or diversify within this field.^†

The curriculum includes five courses that focus on the developmentally disabled, the autistic, and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. You’ll also explore behavioral concepts and theories, and develop assessment and intervention skills.

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.^®, (BACB^®) has approved the course sequence of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination^®.* Please note: applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify, including degree, field experience, and practicum requirements. Please refer to the BACB’s website ( www.bacb.com ) for full eligibility requirements.

The program consists of a minimum of 25 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.

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Program Highlights

The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis provides you with the opportunity to:

Apply contemporary theories and information technologies to real-world situations, and engage in research in the focal areas of the science of psychology
Analyze and apply theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychology to arrive at appropriate professional practice strategies
Evaluate ethical, legal, individual, and sociocultural implications of decisions within the field of psychology

What are the Career Opportunities?

With a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis, you could focus on improving the skills and achievements of children in school settings; enhance the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults with different kinds of disabilities; and increase the performance and satisfaction of employees in organizations and businesses. Possible job settings include mental health, social services, or educational centers.^†

Prepare for Future Studies

Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.

Curriculum for the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PS 512	RESEARCH DESIGN IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS	5 RESEARCH DESIGN IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS This course will introduce students to the different mixed-method approaches to research used within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will learn how to use this knowledge to select an appropriate research method when given a real-world situation. Students will also be introduced to the practical, legal, ethical, and sociocultural issues that are unique to research design within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
PS 517	ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS	5 ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS This course covers advanced principles, theories, and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis. The assessment and development of behavioral interventions are covered, along with real-life examples, case studies, and current research in this area of psychology.
PS 522	BEHAVIORAL MEASURES AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA	5 BEHAVIORAL MEASURES AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA This course will provide students with a foundational knowledge of measurement and analysis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Students will learn how to identify and measure target behaviors, as well as evaluate the accuracy of the data presented within current research studies and real-life examples. Finally, students will learn how to communicate the results of a research study in a clear, efficient, and parsimonious manner.
PS 527	IMPLEMENTING BEHAVIORAL CHANGE	5 IMPLEMENTING BEHAVIORAL CHANGE This course covers the fundamentals of implementing and maintaining a behavior change program in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will gain skills and practice in the design of effective behavior change programs through the use of real-life case studies. The different factors involved in maintaining behavioral changes in real-world settings will be explored.
PS 532	CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS	5 CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS This course provides an overview of the various theoretical models of behavior change, along with more current research on evidence-based best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students will incorporate the practical, ethical, legal, socioemotional, and cultural needs of a client into an effective behavior change plan.

Total Program Requirements	25 Total Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Total Program Requirements

You Could Save Time and Money on Your Kaplan University Degree

Credit for Prior Learning

Our undergraduate degree programs feature large pools of open electives designed to offer greater flexibility when applying transfer credits toward program requirements. In addition, you can enroll in our portfolio development course, which helps you document your work and life experience in a portfolio you can submit for consideration for college credits. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for undergraduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

Students in the Military

Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$385.00
Total program requirements Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis	25
Total cost of tuition	$9,625.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor.

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This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements in the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis do not guarantee or prepare graduates for state licensure.
The BACB pre-approves university training as meeting its eligibility requirements; it does not accredit university programs.
*Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.
^†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.