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 6225Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6226Behavioral Assessments3
EDF 6223Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support3
EDF 6437Measurement and Single Case Design3
EDF 6557Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6224Supervision and Management Fluency3
EDF 6222Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis3
Total Hours21

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 6224Supervision and Management Fluency3
EDF 6220Behavior Analysis of Performance2
EDF 6647Behavior Systems Analysis2
EDF 6939Behavior Analysis in Organizations2
Total Hours9

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 6225Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6226Behavioral Assessments3
EDF 6223Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support3
EDF 6437Measurement and Single Case Design3
EDF 6557Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6227Experimental Analysis of Behavior3
Total Hours18

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 6225Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6226Behavioral Assessments3
EDF 6223Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support3
EDF 6437Measurement and Single Case Design3
EDF 6557Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis3
EDF 6224Supervision and Management Fluency3
EDF 6221Intensive Intervention in Autism and Related Disabilities2
EDF 6325Autism and the Law2
Total Hours22

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 6437Measurement and Single Case Design3
EDF 6227Experimental Analysis of Behavior3
EDF 6944Advanced Single Case Design3
EDF 6943Applied Single Case Design1-2
Total Hours10-11