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Online Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate

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The Regis College ABA program also offers a certificate option for students who already have a graduate degree and want to specialize in applied behavior analysis. The certificate program provides a flexible option to complete coursework to fulfill course requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certification exam (5th edition standards).

The ABA certificate program can be completed across 3 semesters and students may elect to take the two practicum courses in conjunction with 1,500-2,000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork (hours required for BCBA licensure). It includes specialized training in the practice of applied behavior analysis. The curriculum was designed to teach students the techniques and treatment approaches needed to analyze and improve behavior barriers. ABA treatment and intervention plans will ultimately help to improve the lives of individuals and their families.

Our online Applied Behavior Analysis program is designed to be interactive, flexible, and thorough covering topics such as concepts and principles of ABA, treatment evaluations, behavior assessments, and more. We combine research and hands-on experience to educate students starting out or seeking advancement in the field.

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Credits: 21

Courses: 7

Duration: 12 months

Application Deadline:
December 15, 2025

Upcoming Start Date:
January 5, 2026

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Meets requirements to sit for the BCBA® exam
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Graduate in as few as 12 months
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Certificate option time to complete is 12 months
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The post master’s certificate in applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a 21-credit, ABAI-verified course sequence designed for professionals who already hold a master’s degree and wish to become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA®).

For professionals who have already earned any master’s degree. This certificate requires completion of seven courses. Students may elect to take two practicum courses in conjunction with 1,500 – 2,000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork.

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1Applicants with any master’s degree that falls outside a master’s in ABA, psychology, or education, (even minor deviations like MS in Counseling Psychology or MA in Educational Leadership) must provide written confirmation from the BACB that their degree will be considered acceptable. Applicants will need to complete a field of study evaluation by the BACB prior to applying to or matriculating in the certificate program.
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Program Mission

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In alignment with the mission of Regis College, we strive to uphold an inclusive and diverse Regis ABA community where every student and alumnus feels supported and connected. The ABA programs provide students with a historical and current scientific framework for interpreting and applying the science as future professionals in the field of behavior analysis, with the goal of delivering expert, socially significant service.
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  1. Explain the causes of behavior from assessment of behavior to intervention in both scientific and layman’s terms.
  2. Create effective measurement procedures for culturally sensitive behavioral targets.
  3. Conduct a variety of indirect assessments, skills assessments, and functional behavioral assessments and interpret the results.
  4. Design effective, empirically validated programs based on assessment results.
  5. Interpret visual displays of data across a variety of single-subject designs.
  6. Train caregivers, including staff and parents, to implement culturally sensitive, empirically validated interventions.
  7. Supervise behavior analytic interventions.
  8. Demonstrate ethical and culturally competent treatment of all individuals.
  9. Provide comprehensive care using multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Department Mission

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Regis College’s School of Health Sciences is proud to offer our programs in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including the Master of Science in ABA and Certificate in ABA, our comprehensive, high-quality educational ABA programs housed within the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis. Through a combination of coursework and supervised fieldwork experience, the ABA programs equip students with the knowledge and experience needed to become competent, professional clinicians proficient in the research and practice of ABA. The rigorous curriculum prepares students for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)® through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)® and combines students’ personal and professional goals, personalized mentorship, and advanced professional training.
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Programs applying for master’s-level accreditation or re-accreditation must publicly display the following information.

Annual reporting period:

2022 (2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31)

Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program:

MS in ABA: 28

Certificate in ABA: 5

Median years until graduation for students whose degrees were conferred by the program:

MS in ABA: 2 years
Certificate in ABA: 1 year

Number of students enrolled in the program:

115 (Certificate: 14, MS: 101)

Number of students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of degree:

17 (Certificate: 4, MS: 13) – including Hiatus of leave of absence, dismissal, withdrawal, withdrawal-administrative

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Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
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The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified that the program curriculum meets the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam or the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst exam. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
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Ranked among the Top 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges by The Business Journals
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Careers

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Many behavior analysts are employed by residential and outpatient treatment facilities, schools, child care centers, and hospitals. They help parents, teachers, and school administrators analyze behavior, develop behavior plans, and train parents and staff to implement the plans.
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Behavior Analysts are in demand

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Demand for BCBA/BCBA-D® certified professionals increased by approximately 800% from 2010 to 2017, with increases seen in nearly every state.* Most recently, the federal government signed the Autism Care Act in 2019**, which includes $1.8 billion in funding. The influx of new attention and funding will likely increase research efforts and support through ABA treatment and services.
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**OpenMinds.com
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As a behavior analyst, you may have career opportunities such as:

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ABA Training Coordinator*

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Median wage: $59,259

ABA training coordinators often consult and teach about the principles of applied behavior analysis. They may provide training opportunities in a specific organization, school, or clinic, or for community educational purposes.

Employers often include:

  • Outpatient care centers
  • Local and state government agencies
  • Self-employment/individual contractor
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University/College Professor*

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Median wage: $69,296

A BCBA university/college professor typically teaches courses on various topics related to applied behavior analysis. A professor may also provide clinical services, hold an administrative position, or conduct research in the field of ABA.

Employers often include:

  • Public and private universities
  • Community and four-year colleges
  • Online educational institutions
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Clinical Supervisor*

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Median wage: $61,315

The BCBA clinical supervisor oversees the training and supervision of BCBAs and/or trainees delivering services to clients. A clinical supervisor may conduct assessments, review treatment plans and goals, and provide ongoing feedback of treatment program implementation.

Employers often include:

  • Outpatient care centers
  • Local and state governments
  • Self-employment/individual contractor
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Clinical Director*

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Median wage: $73,698

The BCBA clinical director is responsible for managing all aspects of clinical operations relating to client treatment. A clinical director may also oversee administrative operations, develop policies and procedures, and provide supervision for clinical supervisors.

Employers often include:

  • Outpatient care centers
  • Local and state governments
  • Self-employment/individual contractor
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*Payscale.com
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Curriculum

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The ABA certificate curriculum at Regis College was designed for students to learn the fundamentals and specialize in applied behavior analysis. Focus is placed on applied coursework, practical experience, and post-graduation certification.
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Courses Required for Online Post-Master’s Certificate

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ABA 640 Concepts and Principles I: Intro to ABA
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This course is the first course in a series of two courses (ABA 640 and ABA 642) and is designed to introduce students to applied behavior analysis (ABA). In this course, students will be given an overview of the assumptions, characteristics, and goals of applied behavior analysis. Students will learn the basic concepts and principles of behavior analysis as related to behaviors of social importance; therefore, the primary readings, lectures, and assignments of this course will focus on the applied literature in behavior analysis. Students begin to learn how to apply behavior analytic procedures to change behavior and improve conditions for individuals in need and learn to articulate the science of learning and behavior in both scientific and layman terms.
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ABA 642 Concepts and Principles II: Experimental Analysis of Behavior
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In Concepts and Principles II, students examine the basic literature to learn the origin of the concepts and principles of behavior analysis and hence develop a more thorough understanding of the fundamental building blocks of behavior analysis. Students primarily review basic experimental studies but are required to apply the concepts and principles examined in the basic literature to applied problems.
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ABA 644 Treatment Evaluation
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In this course, students are introduced to the methods needed to evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of interventions. Students learn to develop reliable procedures for measuring behavior using both continuous and discontinuous measurement systems, effective methods to display data, and develop skills to analyze the visual representation of behavior change in a variety of graphic displays. This course places a particular emphasis on the use of single-subject designs, which include the reversal, alternating treatment/multi-element, multiple baseline, changing criterion, and concurrent chains arrangement. By the end of this course, students will be able to select an appropriate measurement system, calculate reliability measures, identify the most appropriate experimental design(s), and determine whether functional control was achieved.
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ABA 652 Behavior Assessment
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This course is designed to teach students the major concepts, methods, and ethical issues related to behavioral assessment. Students are taught to select and operationally define target behaviors for change, identify methods to assess behavior using behavioral assessments (e.g., indirect assessments, descriptive assessments, functional analyses, skill assessments), and align assessment outcomes with appropriate strategies that are designed to address areas of weakness while utilizing best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis. Considerations for designing function-based interventions and preparing for undesired side-effects are also discussed.
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ABA 654 Behavior Intervention
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This course is designed to prepare students to identify, implement, and maintain effective behavioral interventions in applied settings. Students are taught to design evidence-based intervention strategies that reduce inappropriate behaviors and increase an individual’s performance both academically and socially. Emphasis is placed on approaches that facilitate maintenance and generalization across settings. Students are also taught to design a comprehensive plan to train and supervise the implementation of behavioral interventions.
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ABA 656 Ethical Practice in ABA
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In this course, students are presented with a focused review of the ethical, legal, and professional issues related to the field of applied behavior analysis. Students thoroughly examine the ethical principles adopted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) to guide professional practice. Students will critically evaluate ethical scenarios and identify acceptable action given a particular situation.
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ABA 662 ABA Training and Supervision
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This course prepares students to be effective supervisors. During course, students will be given an overview of evidence-based practices for training and supervision. Students will learn how to use behavior analytic supervision methodologies and the potential risks of ineffective supervision. Students will demonstrate how to establish clear performance expectations, select supervision goals, and use performance monitoring, feedback, and reinforcement systems. Students will incorporate function-based strategies to improve personnel performance and effective training procedures for teaching assessment and intervention techniques.
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Regis Autism Center

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The Regis College campus is home to the Autism Center that works in collaboration with the Regis Children’s Center. The Regis Autism Center provides Applied Behavior Analysis services for young children focused on integration with their peers in the Children’s Center. All behavior therapists working at the Autism Center are current graduate students in the Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program.
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Laura Burke, ScD, MPH

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Dean, School of Health Sciences
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Jillian Wilson, PsyD, BCBA-D

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Online ABA Program Director and Assistant Professor
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Roseanne Lesack, PhD, BCBA-D, ABPP

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Online ABA Practicum Coordinator and Assistant Professor
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ABA Podcast: Leading Perspectives from Regis Faculty

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If you are interested in learning more about ABA, check out the ABA Inside Track podcast (also available on most streaming platforms). It is co-hosted by the Regis on-campus program director and assistant professor, Jacquelyn MacDonald and Regis faculty member, Dr. Diana Parry-Cruwys. The podcast provides lively conversations between three board-certified behavior analysts® on emerging topics in the industry and the research advancing the field.
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The answers to some of your commonly asked questions can be found below. Don’t see the answer you’re looking for? Connect with one of our admissions advisors today through a live chat or completing the form at the bottom of the page.
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What is applied behavior analysis?
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“Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of the principles and procedures of behavior analysis to better understand and improve lives. Treatment approaches based on ABA have been empirically shown to be effective in a wide variety of areas. However, because ABA was first applied to the treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, this practice area has the largest evidence base and has received the most recognition.” – Behavior Analysis Certification Board Website
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How much does the ABA program cost?
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Regis College’s online ABA program tuition costs $1025per credit. Our cost per credit for the program is affordable compared to other online ABA programs. As our mission states, Regis College aims to empower students to challenge themselves academically. Regis is a diverse and welcoming community; therefore, we have made our pricing reflective of our mission, aiming to make education accessible to all.
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How long is each ABA program?
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The online master’s program is a total of 39 credits and can be completed in as few as 20 months. The certificate program is 21 credits and is typically completed in 14 months, but can be completed faster depending on course distribution per semester. The majority of our online ABA courses are eight weeks long, with the exception of the Practicum and Capstone courses (required for MS only) which are 16 weeks.
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If my cumulative GPA is below 3.0, can I still apply and be admitted to the online ABA program?
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Yes. Our program is rigorous and we want to admit students who are academically prepared for the challenging curriculum, but we also know that the undergraduate GPA is only one measure of your readiness for graduate school. The ABA Program Director looks at the entire application package, including the personal statement, letters of recommendation, and GPA. If your GPA is below 3.0, we recommend that you use your personal statement to address factors that impacted your undergraduate studies and outline how you’ve prepared for the rigor of our accelerated program.
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Is there help available when I need to register for courses or if I have a question?
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Yes. There are Regis College student support specialists who are personally invested in your online learning experience. They will help with administrative tasks, such as registration, and support positive study habits by customizing a degree plan that fits into your lifestyle. You will also have an ABA faculty advisor who is available for professional and educational support while completing the program.
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Is the online ABA program accredited?
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Our program is an Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence (VCS). The Regis ABA curriculum satisfies the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® Examination. Applicants may need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. For more information, visit www.bacb.com.
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What is the difference between the 4th edition and 5th BCBA Task List?
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Our curriculum currently meets the requirement for the BACB® 5th edition task list. The BACB® 5th edition task list incorporates updates to the task list items, increased coursework hours, and modifications to fieldwork requirements. The 5th edition certification exam will be available as of January 1, 2022. More information is available from the BACB® here.
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How do students in the masters and certificate program accrue hours for exam eligibility?
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Regis follows all policies within the BACB® Fieldwork Requirements. Currently, all students are responsible for securing an appropriate fieldwork site and individual supervision. Students are typically employed at their site and receive supervision as a part of employment. Master’s students are required to take two practicum courses as a part of the degree requirements. Students in the certificate program (5th Edition) can choose to take the practicum courses, which include up to 32 hours of group supervision across two semesters.
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Our practicum coordinator can help you determine which sites in your area are appropriate for hour accrual. The student is ultimately responsible for applying, obtaining, and maintaining employment at the site.
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What makes the online ABA program at Regis College unique from other ABA programs?
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The Regis Online ABA has many benefits, the first being the accelerated coursework. In the ABA program, coursework is intensive and thorough, but remains flexible. In addition to acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful, students are also completing their degree or certificate faster, which makes a big difference when your goal is to enter the workforce.

Regis Online faculty are knowledgeable in their field and have widely varied training backgrounds. Students in the ABA programs have the opportunity to learn from professors that have been trained across the country and are working in a diverse range of specialties.

We aim to foster a sense of community within the Regis online ABA programs. We offer live session meetings via Zoom so that students can interact with faculty and their classmates on a weekly basis. The ABA program is an open and friendly environment so that students feel supported, connected, and part of the Regis community.

Finally, Regis College was founded in 1927 on the core values of gracious hospitality, love, and service of the Dear Neighbor without distinction, peaceful resolution of conflict, and care for all God’s creation. Those values are a natural fit for our ABA programs and curricula.

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Online Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate Resources

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In your academic and professional journey, a lot of the learning process involves learning from others. This page serves as a resource of articles on relevant developments and topics in the field of applied behavior analysis and our online ABA programs.

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What Is Applied Behavior Analysis and Why Is It Important?

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How to Become an Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) Therapist

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What Does a Behavior Analyst Do?

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How Special Education Teachers Can Benefit From a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Online Applied Behavior Analysis Courses and Curriculum

Online applied behavior analysis courses give students an opportunity to build the behavioral theory knowledge and practical skills they need to change lives.

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