Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Post-Master’s Certification
Dr. Randi A. Sarokoff, BCBA-D
Room: HH-310
Tel: 908-737-3849
E-mail: rsarokof@kean.edu
Program Description
This Post-Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides educators and other professionals with the skills to apply behavioral analytic assessments and intervention strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This program is for those who aim to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) upon qualifying for and passing the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)’s BCBA exam. Kean prepares students who are interested in behavior analysis to meet the coursework requirements of the BACB examinations. This Post-Master’s Program include a Verified Course Sequence ** (VCS, is a set of courses that has been verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting specific coursework requirements, content hours, and faculty standards that meets coursework eligibility criteria for the BCBA coursework requirements as part of the application for BACB examinations) for the BACB’s Fourth Edition course sequence (through 12/21). Fifth edition course sequence approval pending. In addition to completion of coursework, BACB requires a specific degree and supervised fieldwork to qualify for their National Certification Exams.
In addition to completion of VCS coursework, BACB requires a Master’s Degree in specific disciplines and supervised fieldwork to qualify for their National Certification Exam. (see www.BACB.com)
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Program Requirements
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® has approved the following course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the 4th Edition Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.
Required Courses and Practicum
| SPED 5701 | ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5702 | EDUCATING LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5705 | APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES I | 3 |
| SPED 7901 | SINGLE SUBJUCT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY | 3 |
| SPED 7902 | AUTISM: COLLABORATIVE ABA TRANSDISCI- PLINARY INTERVENTION | 3 |
| SPED 7903 | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 3 |
Additional Required Practicum for Completion of Post Master’s Certification
Total Credit Hours: 24