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University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program


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This program is designed for students who have obtained a master’s degree in either Psychology, Counseling, School Psychology, Teacher Education, Educational Administration, Special Education, or a related field, who wish to acquire the course content to become a behavior analyst and sit for the certification exam from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This postbaccalaureate credit certificate program is designed to prepare behavior analysts and provides practitioners, such as school psychologists, counselors, resource and program specialists, administrators, and others who work with students and teachers, the opportunity to develop specialized skills for designing, implementing and evaluating Applied Behavior Analysis programs in behavior management, motivation, consultation, and teaching. The certificate includes the following courses in counselor education (18 units) with a minimum B (3.0) average. Refer to the Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Study  chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

Admission Requirements:


  • Admission to Cal State L.A.
  • Have a master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, School Psychology, Teacher Education, Educational Administration, Special Education, or related field or currently enrolled in a master’s degree program from the above mentioned disciplines.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA from master’s or baccalaureate degree.  

U.S. Department of Education Gainful Employment Disclosure


Program: Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Program
Occupations that this certificate program prepares students to enter:
- School Psychologists; SOC Code 19-3031.01;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3031.01
- Counseling Psychologists; SOC Code 19-3031.03;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-3031.03
-Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors; SOC Code 21-1012;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1012.00
On-time graduation rate for students completing this program:
Data not available.
Costs of Attendance for the entire normal duration (two semesters) of this certificate program:
Tuition and Fees: $5576
Books and Supplies: $1638
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed this certificate program:
N/A
The job placement rate for students completing the program:
Data not available.

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