Online Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate

Further Your Career With an ABA Graduate Certificate

Take the next step in your professional journey with UCF Online’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Certificate. Designed for professionals in education, communication disorders, and psychology, this fully online program fulfills the coursework requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB).

The program prepares you to address behavioral challenges across diverse settings, including schools, homes, group homes, and clinical or community environments. You’ll also learn to collaborate with parents, teachers, and caregivers in behavior modification, as you build on your existing experience, deepen your expertise, and prepare for multi-state licensure.

You’ll gain flexibility and strong career prospects with more than 100,000 job opportunities and new roles in telehealth. You’ll also build valuable professional connections as you complete your required 2,000 clinical hours, with up to 50% available in group settings.

Why UCF Online?

UCF Online’s Applied Behavior Analysis program stands out for its BACB exam preparation, hands-on practicum experience, and AI-infused coursework through the Toni Jennings Institute, where you’ll engage with leading educational researchers and apply technology-driven innovations in behavioral analysis. Opportunities for on-campus lab work and offsite clinical partnerships make this a uniquely forward-thinking and practice-oriented program in a rapidly growing field.

The program gives you the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty members including Matthew Marino, Ph.D., a leader in special education and disabilities who integrates AI technology into research and lab work supporting adult students with disabilities, and Olivia Coleman, Ph.D., who specializes in developing and implementing IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals to enhance educational outcomes.

With a 58% increase in ABA job postings and only 74,000 Board Certified Behavior Analysts nationwide, demand for qualified professionals has never been higher. Autism diagnoses are increasing nationwide, driving demand for highly trained ABA professionals.

BACB Certification Details

The online program prepares you to complete the 2,000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork required for national certification and to pass the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) licensure exam, which is offered year-round.

After you complete the program, you’ll need to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements to earn national certification. These include earning a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, or a related field; completing approved graduate coursework and a supervised practicum experience; and passing the national certification exam. For complete information about certification requirements, visit the BACB website at https://www.bacb.com/bcba/.