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Applied Behavior Analysis

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) affords a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in pursuing rewarding careers. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Qualified Behavior Analysts (QBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), Qualified Autism Services Practitioner Supervisors (QASPs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Applied Behavior Analysis Technicians (ABATs) are in high demand for a variety of fields in both public and private sectors.

The last day to submit an application for the BACB's 5th Edition eligibility requirements is Dec. 31, 2026. New coursework requirements for the BCBA/BCaBA® certification exams go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027 for the 6th edition test content outline. The CBA team has compiled a resource for you. 

2027 BACB Exam Requirements Transition Requirements

Review our FAQs page for more certification information. 

Affordable Education to Fast Track Your Certification

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We educate professionals who understand and apply behavior analysis ethically. Our online ABAI Verified Course Sequence (VCS) that prepares students for BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT certification requirements with graduate or undergraduate degree options. The required coursework for RBT certification is included with the first course in the BCaBA undergraduate sequence. We are a QABA coursework provider for students pursing ABAT, QASP-S, and QBA credentials as well as an IBAO approved content provider for students pursuing IBA certification.

  • UWF matches in-state tuition for Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) courses and provide out-of-state tuition waivers for Undergraduate ABA coursework.
  • Cohorts start every semester, so you can earn your certification quickly!
  • Experience live interaction with your instructor and peers in weekly virtual class meetings.
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Programs

Online ABAl-verified course sequences, QABA and IBAO approved coursework, undergraduate and graduate level degree offerings.

Programs

Continuing Education

Online CEU course series for Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Learn at your own pace with certificate access upon completion.

Online CEs

FAQs

Review these answers to UWF Applied Behavior Analysis frequently asked questions.

FAQs

ABAI Verified Course Sequence

The University of West Florida Applied Behavior Analysis program has been verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting specific coursework requirements, content hours, and faculty standards.

QABA Pre-approved Coursework Provider

The University of West Florida Applied Behavior Analysis program is a pre-approved coursework provider by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®), an internationally-accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.