Applied Behavior Analysis/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
The Special Education program is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), Inc.® (approval number 4090) to offer the applied behavior analysis course sequence and intensive practicum experience for students desiring to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).
There are two options for taking the ABA/BCBA course sequence and/or intensive practicum:
- Non-Degree: This option is typically for students who already have a master's degree or doctorate and only want to take the 18 credits of behavior analysis coursework and/or 15 credits of intensive practicum. Students considered non-degree are not eligible for federal financial aid. To take the ABA BCBA course sequence/intensive practicums as a non-degree seeking student, please follow the ABA Admission Instructions for Non-Degree Seeking Students.
- Master's of Science (M.S.) in Special Education: This option is for students who want to specialize in ABA while earning a graduate degree. Students enrolled in the M.S. program are eligible for federal financial aid. Learn how to apply to UND Graduate School or contact recruitment@gradschool.UND.edu with any questions.
Master's of Science Application Deadlines
FALL: Jun 15
SPRING: Oct 15
SUMMER: Mar 15
For information, please contact:
Cristine Deaver, M.S., BCBA, LABA
ABA Graduate Director
Department of Teaching and Learning
Education Building
231 Centennial Drive Stop 7189
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Tel: 701.240.3011
cristine.deaver@UND.edu
Dr. Jan Witte-Bakken
Verified Course Sequence (VCS) Coordinator
Department of Teaching and Learning
231 Centennial Drive Stop 7189
Grand Forks, ND 58202
jan.wittebakken@UND.edu