Registered Behavior Technician, Baccalaureate Certificate

The primary purpose of the Registered Behavior Technician Program is to prepare students to work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in clinical, school, or home settings. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills outlined on the RBT Task List so that students are positioned to earn their RBT certification from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) as well as support students in applying and deepening their knowledge and skills as they begin working as new RBTs in the field. Finally, this program aims to support students in defining their career aspirations and identifying the role that continued education may play in those aspirations. This program is designed to be offered to undergraduate level students who are interested in working as RBTs with one of Accelerate U’s employer partners.

Program Details

• Requires 25 QH for completion
• Requires completion of CAR 204 and RBT courses at NLU
• Requires a minimum grade of "C" or better in all coursework in the program
• Requires a min GPA of 2.0 for graduation 
• Requires successfully passing the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam for certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Students who are unable to pass the certification exam after two attempts may not be eligible to continue in the program. 

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO1. Students will act in accordance with current professional ethical standards, consistent with the RBT Ethics Code, in order to protect the consumers of applied behavior analysis services.

PLO2. Students will apply behavior analytic measurement as dictated by current best practices in behavior analytic literature, to ensure that data are collected on client outcomes.

PLO3. Students will apply behavior analytic assessment as dictated by current best practices in behavior analytic literature, to inform appropriate interventions.

PLO4. Students will apply and evaluate behavior analytic interventions as dictated by current best practices in behavior analytic literature, to ensure appropriate outcomes for the client.

PLO5 Students will engage in professional conduct consistent with the RBT role and scope of practice, in order to represent the field in an ethical manner.

PLO6. Students will be mindful and reflective of their personal values and practice and how they relate to their role as a helping professional.

PLO7. Students will act with awareness of cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion when practicing in their role as an RBT.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Undergraduate Admissions requirements, program requires:

• High school transcripts with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, with graduation date clearly indicated
• Submission of written response to admissions prompt(s)
• Successful completion of an interview with the selection team

Required Courses

Registered Behavior Technician Certificate

CAR 204	Leadership Skills Seminar	1 TO 5
RBT 100	Registered Behavior Technician Certification Preparation	7
RBT 110	Registered Behavior Technician Practicum I	4
RBT 120	Registered Behavior Technician Practicum II	4
	and
EDU 200	Applied Educational Psychology	5
	or
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	5

Note: CAR 204 must be taken for 5 QH.

Program Related Policies

Students are expected to conduct themselves in the classroom as they would in the place of employment. Because knowledge gained in the classroom or practicum directly impacts the student’s future ability to provide client care, all breaches of ethical behavior are considered extremely serious.

Affiliating employer partners may require a criminal background check and drug screen as a prerequisite for practicum experience. Positive/flagged results can result in the employer partner denying the student access to practicum in the facility. In addition, practicum placement will be dependent on timely completion of onboarding paperwork for the employer. Any student who is not hired by an Accelerate U employer partner for practicum may not be allowed to progress in the program.

Students who withdraw from the program prior to successful completion of RBT 120 may only restart the program with successful approval of an Accelerate U employer partner. Only two attempts are allowed in the program.