Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Requirements

Complete these applied behavior analysis certificate requirements.

Upon offer of admission, the following will be required: Successful passage of FBI criminal background check

Admission Criteria

The following criteria will be used to assess a student’s application for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis. No single criterion can adequately predict a student’s probable success in graduate work. Applicants should anticipate that the materials they submit will be held to high standards with submission of the following:

GPA/Transcripts: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 for all graduate work (must have a minimum of 9 credits) or for junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00). Submit transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate-level coursework.
Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation from professionals in the behavior analytic field (Board Certified Behavior Analysts, faculty members, and/or supervisors of behavior analytic employment). These letters need to specifically address behavior analytic employment, coursework, and/or interest.
Resume: Provide an updated resume highlighting your professional experiences with applied behavior analysis.

Required Course Sequence

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ABA 540	Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis	3
ABA 541	Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis	3
ABA 542	Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts	3
ABA 543	Behavior Analytic Supervision and OBM	3
ABA 544	Research Methods in Behavior Analysis	3
ABA 545	Assessment and Behavior Change Systems	4
ABA 546	Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis	3
Total Credits		22

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a graduate certificate?

A graduate certificate is a short series of graduate-level college courses that offer specialized training in a specific industry. UND offers graduate certificate programs focused on education, technology, business, and public administration. You must complete your bachelor’s degree before enrolling in a graduate certificate program.

Graduate certificate courses can sometimes be stacked to meet the requirements for a master’s degree. Reach out to the department for clarification prior to entering a graduate certificate program if your desire is to apply your graduate certificate credits to a master’s degree.