Ball State Online
2000 W University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) and special education are important and rewarding career paths. Ball State University has prepared thousands of students throughout the years for careers in these disciplines, in and out of the education industry. Students can gain employment in several areas with the 100 percent online degrees and certificates the University offers.
Ball State is known nationally as an ABA hub. Our bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ABA with an emphasis in autism prepare students for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exams, respectively. Course sequences for these degrees are verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
Our master’s in special education is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, and its applied behavior analysis course sequence is also verified by ABAI. Additionally, Ball State offers several special education graduate certificates to enhance your learning and teaching skills.
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Our master’s in special education is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, and its applied behavior analysis course sequence is also verified by ABAI. Additionally, Ball State offers several special education graduate certificates to enhance your learning and teaching skills.
Learn applied behavior analysis techniques and skills to work with children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Course work also prepares you for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) exam, graduate school, and endless employment opportunities in the field.
Even if your bachelor's degree is in a different field, you can still pursue this certificate to sit for the BCaBA exam. The certificate provides you with a firm foundation in ABA if you wish to pursue graduate work to become a board certified behavior analyst.
The 15-credit autism graduate certificate provides specialized training for those treating students with autism spectrum disorders, which is the fastest growing disability group. The autism certificate can be integrated into a master’s program in special education. It’s a good complement for you if you have a teaching license in elementary, secondary, or special education.
Earning a certificate in applied behavior analysis (ABA) will increase your understanding of core concepts and strategies used to treat various kinds of behavioral issues. The ABA certificate is an important step in becoming board certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
While it’s true that Ball State has the largest ABA program in the nation, you will still receive individual attention from our renowned faculty who are dedicated to your success. The quality and rigor of the ABA courses you will take speak for themselves, as Ball State’s BCBA first-time exam pass rate is among the highest in the nation for high-enrolled programs. Ball State offers multiple pathways to prepare you for this credential, at a lower cost than other highly enrolled master’s in ABA programs.
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