Johns Hopkins University School of Education 7 courses 21 total credits
The 21-credit Post-Master’s Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—designed for special educators, administrators, and school psychologists—offers specific coursework and training in the field of applied behavior analysis. Educators who receive preparation in the evidence-based practice of ABA will be better prepared to meet the needs of a growing population of students requiring special education services. Additionally, the ABA certificate will support the career goals of special education teachers and other school personnel who desire this specialized training. Johns Hopkins University is the only school of education in the state of Maryland to offer this specialized certificate. The program also includes an additional 12 credits of practica (4 elective courses) designed to meet the fieldwork experience requirements for Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork (1500 hours) as outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BACB). The instructional delivery method for ABA coursework is synchronous online. JHU's ABA coursework is aligned with the 2027 BCBA Pathway 2 requirements, ensuring that course learning objectives reflect the BACB's updated content areas and instructional hour allocations. This alignment supports continued eligibility for students pursuing BCBA certification under the revised standards. For additional details about certification pathways, please see the BCBA Handbook. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify for board certification. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for certification as a behavior analyst (BCBA), offered through the BACB, under Pathway 2. It is expected that all students will pursue BCBA certification upon completion of the program. For more information about BCBA certification, please visit the website.
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