Science-Based, People-Centered: Make a Difference with ABA.
University of West Florida offers complete online coursework to meet eligibility requirements for multiple ABA certifications. Graduates can pursue multiple credentials to become behavior analysts and pursue rewarding careers in behavior analysis.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is more than a discipline; it’s a life-changing career path that opens doors to a variety of behavioral health careers. Behavior Analysts utilize scientific methods to assess behavior and develop treatment plans to help individuals learn new skills and overcome obstacles. This dynamic field offers opportunities to work across a variety of disciplines and populations.
About Behavior Analyst Certification
The field of behavior analysis continues to experience strong workforce demand. Whether you’re beginning a new professional journey or strengthening your existing credentials, ABA provides opportunities to design a career that fits your goals. Students can craft individualized career trajectories across clinical, educational and organizational settings by specializing in areas such as:
- Autism & Developmental Disabilities
- Behavioral Pediatrics
- Parent Support
- Applied Animal Behavior
- Curriculum & Education
- Fitness
- Clinical Behavior Analysis
- Rehabilitation & Independent Living
- Behavioral Gerontology
- Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Work & Human Services
ABA Certifications to Meet Your Needs
Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of West Florida offers educational pathways through three credentialing bodies, both national and international: BACB, IBAO and QABA.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) was established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, government and consumers of behavior analysis services.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — A graduate-level professional in behavior analysis who is able to practice independently and provide supervision for BCaBAs and RBTs.
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — an undergraduate-level professional in behavior analysis who practices under the supervision of a BCBA or FL-CBA.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) — a paraprofessional in behavior analysis who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA or FL-CBA.
Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA)
The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) offers a range of certifications to support ABA practitioners worldwide. QABA tiered credentials range from entry-level paraprofessional roles to advanced supervisory positions and are recognized in over 40 countries, allowing for flexible education paths and global accessibility. Certification levels include:
- QBA (Qualified Behavior Analyst) – advanced practitioner certification (comparable to BCBA)
- QASP-S (Qualified Autism Service Practitioner–Supervisor) – supervisory-level credential (comparable to BCaBA)
- ABAT (Applied Behavior Analysis Technician) – entry-level paraprofessional certification (comparable to RBT)
International Behavior Analyst Organization (IBAO)
Certification from the International Behavior Analyst Organization® (IBAO®) prioritizes international accessibility, competency-based evaluation, flexible education pathways and workforce expansion.
Contact the UWF Center for Behavior Analysis today to explore programs that align with your career aspirations. With ABA certification, you’re well-equipped to make a profound impact in behavioral health careers and beyond.
