National University Certificate in ABA
2021 - 2022
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and National University
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The six-course sequence in applied behavior analysis is designed to prepare candidates for the national applied behavior analysis (ABA) certification exams sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Upon successful completion of National University’s six-course sequence, the candidate will receive a certificate of completion from National University. However, this is not professional certification by the BACB, and does not entitle candidates to claim they are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). Information about becoming certified through the BACB can be found at www.bacb.com.
Program Learning Outcomes
• Evaluate data and information from applied behavior analysis procedures, and synthesize in graphic, textual, and oral formats.
• Integrate overall practice guidelines code of ethics, and laws in applied behavior management.
• Critique relevant research literature and use idiographic research methods to solve behavior problems.
• Use multiple data sources and points of view in the design, implementation, and evaluation of analytic goals.
• Apply methods of applied behavior analysis to practice.
Requirements
Qualifying to take the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam requires that candidates must do 1500 hours of Supervised Fieldwork, supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). National University does not provide this supervision. Candidates for admission to the ABA Certificate Program must have a bachelor's degree. -
GPA
Bachelor’s Degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited institution.
TranscriptsStudents must submit official transcripts to verify Bachelor’s Degree and cumulative GPA.
Cost$312 per quarter unit including the 25% COC tuition scholarship. Standard tuition rate $416 p/quarter unit
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Ryan McGill, Center Director
National University Oxnard Campus
(818) 932-2461
rmcgill@nu.eduPerla RAmirez, Enrollment Counselor
National University at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 UCEN 204D
(818) 932-2476
jmacias@nu.eduNational University, Oxnard Campus
1000 Town Center Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036
(818) 932-2461 (Admissions Office)Financial Aid Advisors
(818) 932-2472 or 2473
Term 2021 - 2022
Duration 1 Year
Costs Graduate Tuition: $322.50 per quarter unit (includes COC tuition scholarship )
Format Accelerated; The Six Courses are two months per course (8-Week Courses); Courses meeting
1 night per week and 1 Saturday per month (5 onsite meetings p/month) at COC/UCEN
Scholarships COC Tuition Scholarship: $322.50 per quarter unit (25% off per class, per month,
with total cost dependent on the number of transfer units)
Units 27 quarter units are required to earn the Certificate
Core Requirements (6 courses/27 Quarter units) |
Units |
ABA 600 Basics of Behavior Analysis |
4.5 |
ABA 602 Processes of Applied Behavioral Analysis | 4.5 |
ABA 603 Applications of Applied Behavioral Analysis | 4.5 |
ABA 604 Advanced Applications | 4.5 |
ABA 606 Ethics for Behavior Analysts | 4.5 |