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ABA Special Education

 VCS

UND's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs  prepare students to take the Behavior Certification Board exam and continue on to become a behavior analyst (BCBA).

BCBA Exam Requirements

The Board requires that exam applicants have completed:

  1. A graduate degree (master's or higher)
  2. Verified course sequence (VCS) of ABA courses
  3. 1,500-2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork

UND's programs can support each or a combination of these requirements.

Special Education ABA Program

ABA Graduate Certificate

This option is typically for students who already have graduates degree and only want to take the verified course sequence of ABA courses (22 credits) and/or receive support with completing supervised fieldwork hours. Students selecting this option are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Certificate Deadlines

  • Fall: Aug. 1
  • Spring: Dec. 1
  • Summer: May 1

Master's of Science (M.S.) in Special Education

This option is typically selected by students who would like to complete all three of the Board requirements to be eligible  to take the Board exam. Students are not required to complete supervised fieldwork hours with UND faculty support, but have the option and are highly encouraged to do so. 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.

M.S. Deadlines

  • Fall: June 15
  • Spring: Nov. 1
  • Summer: Mar. 15

BCBA Examination Pass Rate

Best Special Education ABA Program

UND consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

#2 - BEST ONLINE BCBA MASTER'S PROGRAM

Contact Us

Joanna Ryan, Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Program Coordinator
joanna.ryan@UND.edu

Julyse Migan-Gandonou Horr, Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Clinical Supervisor
julyse.horr@UND.edu

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