PCOM's 21-credit Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate program provides flexible, convenient, online access to coursework. Designed to help students develop skills in comprehensive behavioral assessment, intervention and consultation. The ABA programs have been designed to meet the BCBA® exam Pathway 2 coursework requirements. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA credential.
The information listed below is from the current course catalog. Terms, sequences, courses and credit hours are subject to change at any time without notice.
REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATIONIn 2025, the coursework for this program will be updated to reflect an emphasis in behavioral pediatrics and supporting children in a variety of pediatric settings.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| Fall | ||
| ABA 524 | Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 531 | Theories of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Winter | ||
| ABA 526 | Single Case Experimental Design | 3 |
| ABA 528 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Spring | ||
| ABA 525 | Behavior Change & Systems Support | 3 |
| ABA 535 | Clinical Supervision, Management & Training | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Summer | ||
| ABA 527 | Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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