Special Education Applied Behavioral Analysis (Certificate)
About Our Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate
Advance your career in education, psychology, or human services with Slippery Rock University’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate. Designed for professionals who already hold a graduate degree, this program offers a streamlined path toward Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) eligibility. With a strong focus on special education and pediatric clinical settings, the curriculum emphasizes evidence-based strategies to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges. Aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements, the program equips you to design and implement behavior analytic interventions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're looking to expand your skill set or step into a high-demand field, SRU’s ABA certificate helps you make meaningful change in schools, clinics, and community settings.
Why Get an Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate?
- 100% online convenience designed for working professionals.
- Access to world-class faculty recognized as leaders in Special Education across Pennsylvania.
- A curriculum grounded in theory and research, paired with a practical, hands-on approach.
- A BACB-aligned course sequence that fulfills coursework eligibility to allow you to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
Career Outcomes
This certificate program provides the verified course sequence required to pursue a high-demand career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) With the demand for BCBAs growing significantly each year, this credential positions you as a highly qualified expert in designing and implementing interventions for individuals with autism and other behavioral challenges. Graduates are prepared for clinical, supervisory, and consulting roles in schools, clinics, and community-based organizations, where they can make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. This certificate prepares you for roles such as:
- Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Behavior Specialist Consultant in a school district
- Clinical Supervisor or Director of an ABA program
- In-home ABA Therapist or Consultant
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Autism Specialist
- Program Manager for a human services agency
- Special Education consultant
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Eric Bieniek
Special Education
724.738.4106
eric.bieniek@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
Attention: To apply for admission, please use the following link to apply now.
- $25 Application Fee
- Resume
- Two electronic recommendation forms: two professional references or one academic reference from a former or current college or university faculty member with knowledge of the applicant’s academic abilities and one professional reference from a school administrator, teacher, or supervisor with knowledge of the applicant’s professional attributes.
- Official undergraduate and any graduate transcripts (Official transcripts must be sent by the institution via electronic transcript e-share to graduate.admissions@sru.edu or via mail. Faxed copies will not be considered official).
- SRU current/Alumni/former students, click here to order your official SRU final transcript and have it sent to graduate.admissions@sru.edu.
If you are requesting review of your graduate transcripts for transfer of credit, please complete the transfer of credit form and submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions with official graduate transcripts. Please review SRU's transfer of credit policy.
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
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