Graduate Programs in Applied Behavior Analysis
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2024-2026 BCBA Exam Coursework Information |
2027 → BCBA Exam Coursework Information |
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Accepted prior to Fall 2024 and plan on taking the BCBA® exam prior to the end 2026
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Changes to Kean University’s Master’s and Post-Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Coursework beginning Fall, 2024 to meet upcoming course requirements to sit for the 2027 BCBA® Exam administered by the BACB®. |
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The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses (SPED 5702, SPED 5704, SPED 5705, SPED 5706, SPED 5801, SPED 7900, SPED 7903) toward the 315-hour coursework requirement for eligibility to take the 2024-2026 Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. |
Kean University offers two graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). If you are interested in becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), Kean University’s Master’s Program in ABA will provide you with the coursework and the Master’s degree requirements to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB®) BCBA® exam beginning in 2027. Seven courses included in this program will meet the new 315 hours of coursework required to take the BCBA® exam beginning in 2027. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the BCBA® examination administered by the BACB®. See the BACB website for additional information. |
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The Master of Arts in Special Education Option: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders is rooted in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The master’s program is designed for those who are not certified teachers (although teachers are welcome) and would like to pursue becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). At Kean University, you will develop an evidenced-based approach to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities. You will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching procedures through the use of empirically validated principles of learning and ABA. Master’s students will be required to conduct a thesis. The skills acquired in our program will promote best practices and provide graduate students with the skills to improve the quality of life of their learners. |
The Master of Arts in Special Education Option: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders is rooted in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The master’s program is designed for those who are not certified teachers (although teachers are welcome) and would like to pursue becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). At Kean University, you will develop an evidenced-based approach to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities. You will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching procedures through the use of empirically validated principles of learning and ABA. Master’s students will be required to conduct a thesis. The skills acquired in our program will promote best practices and provide graduate students with the skills to improve the quality of life of their learners. ABA MA Guide sheet BCBA exam 2027 or after Catalog 24 -25
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The Post-Master’s Certificate Option: Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities is an option for those who already hold a Master’s Degree and would like to pursue becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). This certificate program meets the 315-hour coursework requirement for students wanting to take the BCBA® 2024-2026 examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Post MA Guide Sheet coursework for 2023 through 2026 BCBA exam |
The Post-Master’s Certificate Option: Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism and Developmental Disabilities is an option for those who already hold a Master’s Degree and would like to pursue becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). This certificate program meets the 315-hour coursework requirement for students wanting to take the BCBA® 2027+ examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. |
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For more information about our programs, please contact Randi A. Sarokoff, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor, Kean University, School of Special Education and Literacy, rsarokof@kean.edu or visit our website. |
For more information about our programs, please contact Randi A. Sarokoff, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor, Kean University, School of Special Education and Literacy, rsarokof@kean.edu or visit our website. |
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