Applied Behavior Analysis Certification Requirements

Complete these applied behavior analysis certification requirements.

Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis

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 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
SPED 540	Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 541	Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 542	Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts	3
SPED 543	Applied Behavior Analysis Supervision Across Settings and Populations	3
SPED 544	Research Methods in Behavior Analysis	3
SPED 545	Assessment and Behavior Change Systems	4
SPED 546	Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis	3
Total Credits		22

Optional Intensive Practicum

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
SPED 580	Practicum: Special Education (ABA Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork)	3
*Practicum may be taken once per semester for up to 4 semesters		3-12

Note: The course sequence has been verified by the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International.

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.