Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Certificates: | BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) |
Department: | Center for Behavior Analysis Argonaut Village 10001 North Davis Hwy. Pensacola FL 32514 850-474-2704 http://uwf.edu/aba |
College: | School of Education |
Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
Students who already possess a Master's degree or who are enrolled in a Master's program at a different institution may enroll in our ABAI-verified course sequence to meet the requirements for BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification. Applicants must submit official transcripts confirming a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies.
Students who enroll in courses required for this certificate may automatically have the certificate program added to their student record.
All courses in the ABA certificate programs may not be repeated more than once. Third attempts are not permitted.
EDF 6225 | Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6226 | Behavioral Assessments | 3 |
EDF 6223 | Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support | 3 |
EDF 6437 | Measurement and Single Case Design | 3 |
EDF 6557 | Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6224 | Supervision and Management Fluency | 3 |
EDF 6222 | Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Total Hours | 21 |
Applied Behavior Analysis in Organizations Certificate
The certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis in Organizations is designed for students who are current students of UWF’s Behavior Analysis programs (subject to prerequisites) or non-degree seeking students who have either already obtained their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification or who have completed graduate level behavior analytic coursework that can be verified via transcripts. With this certificate, graduates can pursue various roles beyond traditional clinical and educational settings, allowing them to become leaders, consultants, and change agents in organizations interested in behavior systems analysis, behavior-based safety, and applications to organizations where the human behavior element is the expertise.
Students who enroll in courses required for this certificate may automatically have the certificate program added to their student record.
All courses in the ABA certificate programs may not be repeated more than once. Third attempts are not permitted.
EDF 6224 | Supervision and Management Fluency | 3 |
EDF 6220 | Behavior Analysis of Performance | 2 |
EDF 6647 | Behavior Systems Analysis | 2 |
EDF 6939 | Behavior Analysis in Organizations | 2 |
Total Hours | 9 |
Graduate International Behavior Analyst Certificate
This certificate meets the coursework requirements for International Behavior Analyst (IBA) eligibility. Students who need a Master's degree may also enroll in our online Master's in Exceptional Student Education program at UWF which may include all courses required to take the IBA certification exam.
Applicants to this certificate program must submit official transcripts confirming a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies.
All courses in the ABA certificate programs may not be repeated more than once. Third attempts are not permitted.
EDF 6225 | Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6226 | Behavioral Assessments | 3 |
EDF 6223 | Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support | 3 |
EDF 6437 | Measurement and Single Case Design | 3 |
EDF 6557 | Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6227 | Experimental Analysis of Behavior | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Graduate Qualified Behavior Analyst Certificate
This certificate meets the coursework requirements for Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) eligibility. Students who need a Master's degree may also enroll in our online Master's in Exceptional Student Education program at UWF which includes all courses required to take the QBA certification exam.
Applicants to this certificate program must submit official transcripts confirming a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies.
All courses in the ABA certificate programs may not be repeated more than once. Third attempts are not permitted.
EDF 6225 | Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6226 | Behavioral Assessments | 3 |
EDF 6223 | Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support | 3 |
EDF 6437 | Measurement and Single Case Design | 3 |
EDF 6557 | Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
EDF 6224 | Supervision and Management Fluency | 3 |
EDF 6221 | Intensive Intervention in Autism and Related Disabilities | 2 |
EDF 6325 | Autism and the Law | 2 |
Total Hours | 22 |
Research in Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
The Research in Applied Behavior Analysis certificate is designed to prepare individuals for a professional career emphasizing evidence-based practices and ethical decision-making in behavior intervention and research. This certificate is relevant for students who are currently enrolled in Master’s level coursework of UWF’s Behavior Analysis programs (subject to prerequisites) or non-degree seeking students who have either already obtained their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification or who have completed graduate level behavior analytic coursework that can be verified via transcripts. Each of the outlined program objectives focuses on building theoretical understanding and practical skills, ensuring graduates can address complex behavioral challenges with systematic and data-driven solutions. Additionally, the program fosters critical thinking and communication skills, both of which are essential for conducting research, developing case studies, and collaborating with professionals in interdisciplinary teams.
Students who enroll in courses required for this certificate may automatically have the certificate program added to their student record.
All courses in the ABA certificate programs may not be repeated more than once. Third attempts are not permitted.
EDF 6437 | Measurement and Single Case Design | 3 |
EDF 6227 | Experimental Analysis of Behavior | 3 |
EDF 6944 | Advanced Single Case Design | 3 |
EDF 6943 | Applied Single Case Design | 1-2 |
Total Hours | 10-11 |