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Graduate Certificate in
Applied Behavior Analysis

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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 21
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NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
July 25, 2025

About this Program


Earn a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and acquire the skills to help individuals with challenging behavior and/or skill deficits reach their goals.

Our online program instructs and prepares students to work as Board Certified Behavior Analyst in educational settings such as school and centers and provide services to a variety of individuals with or at-risk for disabilities.

Learn from experienced practitioners who research and actively participate in this field while developing a specialized skill set to best assist individuals across the lifespan.

Designed For

This program is intended for individuals interested in working with individuals with behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities, aiming to apply evidence-based techniques to improve behavior and quality of life. Prospective students often have backgrounds in psychology, education, or related fields and are pursuing careers as behavior analysts or therapists in clinical or educational settings.

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Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

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What You’ll Learn


In this certificate program, you will learn the principles of human behavior and how to build positive social skills and improve the lives of individuals who are neurodivergent and/or have learning disabilities.

Course Examples

  • EDS 601 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • EDS 630 Advanced Methods Teaching Students with Disabilities
  • EDS 605 Assessment and Treatment of Social and Adaptive Behaviors
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  • EDS 618 Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior
  • EDS 603 Behavioral Consultation and Supervision
  • EDS 618 Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior
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  • EDS 605 Assessment and Treatment of Social and Adaptive Behaviors
  • EDS 633 Single Case Design

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How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field (e.g., education, psychology, special education, social work, communication disorders). If not, pre-requisite of EDS 516 (or equivalent from another institution).
  • Must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the admission term, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. See Graduate School admissions for specifics. 
  • An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work, if applicable.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.

 

Application Requirements

  • Updated resume overviewing your education and experience.
  • Scholarly writing sample (research article, literature review).
  • Personal statement describing previous experience that led to this desire to obtain ABA certificate.
  • One (1) letter of recommendation speaking to your experience working with children or youth (Only email addresses required. Our system will email them to upload their reference.)
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Program Contact

Sally Shepley, Ph.D.
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

The only degree needed to enroll in a graduate certificate program is a bachelor's degree.

Yes, graduate certificates can be  taken by themselves. Our graduate certificate programs are designed to allow students to gain very specific skills and knowledge in a shorter amount of time than our degree programs in similar areas. Certificate programs can be useful to your career by itself, or when coupled with a degree-bearing program. This choice is completely up to the student.

Please view the Admission Criteria section, located under "How to Apply" on this page.

Tuition

Federal financial aid is not available to students who only enroll in a certificate program.

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

Yes! For graduate students who enroll full-time (9+ credit hours) exclusively in a distance education program, will receive a capped tuition rate. To see the current term’s capped tuition rate, please visit https://www.uky.edu/studentaccount/tuition and look for “Graduate Students Enrolled Exclusively in Distance Education Courses -- full-time.” This is the per semester rate you will pay when enrolled for 9 or more credit hours. Please note, this rate only applies to programs using the standard graduate tuition rate. 

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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