Online Applied Behavior Analysis Undergraduate Certificate

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 15

Course Length: 8 Weeks

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

UWF's online undergraduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis provides streamlined curriculum enabling you to efficiently reach certification requirements. ABA can afford diverse opportunities for students interested in pursuing a rewarding career.

Why Study Behavior Analysis at UWF?

The six-course online Undergraduate ABA Certificate can be added to any undergraduate degree. These programs include the course sequence which meets the curriculum requirements for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Qualified Autism Service Practitioner-Supervisor (QASP-S) exams. The Undergraduate ABA Certificate is also available to non-degree seeking students as a standalone coursework option.

Behavior analysts understand behavior and why it occurs. They assess needs, identify goals and formulate interventions to help people overcome barriers, acquire skills and enhance their lives. With many applications in clinical, educational and occupational settings, behavior analysts improve the lives of individuals across a variety of interests.

Students enrolling in the undergraduate certificate in behavior analysis may complete the curriculum requirements to sit for the national Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam and the international Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) exam upon completing their first course (HSC 3102). Behavior Technicians work directly with clients to implement behavior treatment plans under the guidance and supervision of a Behavior Analyst. Clients are often children, teens or adults diagnosed with Autism or other diagnoses that would benefit from behavioral treatment. This creates an opportunity for you to gain employment in the clinical healthcare field while earning your certificate or degree.

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What You Will Learn

Our ABAI-verified BCaBA undergraduate course sequence meets the requirements for the BCaBA 5th Edition Task List and the QASP-S exam. These courses are also included in the online B.S. in Health Sciences Degree with ABA Specialization offered at UWF.

By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

Identify and apply the concepts, principles and theories that constitute behavior analysis
Apply appropriate methods to solve problems in behavior analysis
Employ effective and professional communication in behavior analysis
Identify and apply legal concepts, professional ethical principles and regulatory requirements that apply to the field of behavior analysis
Collaborate effectively with other professionals

Courses

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 and 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.

Courses & Requirements

UWF's 15-hour online ABA undergraduate course sequences meet the requirements for the BCaBA 5th Edition Task List or the QASP-S exam.

Required Courses (15 credit hours)

HSC 3102 - Health Science Essentials of Behavior Analysis
HSC 3114 - Problem Identification and Functional Assessment in Health Science
HSC 4720 - Methodology in Behavior Analysis in Health Science
HSC 4580 - Functional Applications of Behavior Analysis in Health Science
HSC 4654 - Ethical Considerations in Analysis of Behavior in Health Science
HSC 4936 - Accelerated Topics in Behavior Analysis in Health Science

HSC 4654 and HSC4936 are co-requisites and must be taken at the same time.
HSC 3102 meets the training requirements for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Exam.
4th edition task list students, review requirements on our FAQs page.

Non-Degree Seeking BCaBA Students: Students who already possess an undergraduate degree or who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a different institution may enroll in our undergraduate course sequence to meet the requirements for BCaBA certification.

Required Courses (15 credit hours)

HSC 3102 - Health Science Essentials of Behavior Analysis
HSC 3114 - Problem Identification and Functional Assessment in Health Science
HSC 4720 - Methodology in Behavior Analysis in Health Science
HSC 4580 - Functional Applications of Behavior Analysis in Health Science
HSC 4654 - Ethical Considerations in Analysis of Behavior in Health Science
HSC 4936 - Accelerated Topics in Behavior Analysis in Health Science

HSC 4654 and HSC4936 are co-requisites and must be taken at the same time.
HSC 3102 meets the training requirements for the Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) examination.

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online ABA Undergraduate Certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student.

How to Apply

To apply for admission to this program, you first need to submit an application for graduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission into the University of West Florida. Undergraduate non-degree seeking student enrollment is open until courses fill to capacity, which may occur prior to the start date. We recommend applying as early as possible. In addition, you must:

Select either the Undergraduate ABA Certificate, which includes coursework for students pursuing BCaBA and QASP-S certification.
Students who already possess a bachelor’s degree must still apply as an undergraduate student in order to pursue the Undergraduate ABA certificate.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact the Center for Behavior Analysis at aba@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

The Behavior Analysis career field is in high demand, with more than a thousand jobs ads posted on multiple employment search pages.

Job Titles

Assistant Behavior Analysts
Behavior Technicians
Behavior Analysts

Career Outlook

The average salary for a Behavior Technician is $38,532 in 2024
The average salary for an Assistant Behavior Analyst is $56,197 in 2024

Source: Payscale, 2024

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate ABA Certificate Online Tuition
Component	Cost	Total*
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$3,284.70
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$7,780.44
75% Out-of-state Tuition	$341.67 per credit hour	$5,125.05

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.

UWF Center for Behavior Analysis

The UWF Center for Behavior Analysis is a leading resource for individuals interested in ABA. Our programs prepare capable behavior analysts who can successfully apply their knowledge across diverse settings with curriculum that provides a comprehensive understanding of the ethical application of behavior analysis from industry experts and faculty who actively work in the field.