Educational Specialist in Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership
30 credit hours
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs in behavior analysis services. BACB is scientifically founded on applied behavioral analysis (ABA) the primary therapy for children with autism. Lindenwood University would be required to apply to BACB to become an approved University to offer BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analysis) 4th edition courses. Students will take seven courses that meet BACB standards plus log practicum hours with individuals who are BCBA certified. They will have two practicum options – Option I – Practicum experience will require 1000 hours of direct observational experience – Option II –Independent Fieldwork Experience will require 1500 hours and is specifically designed for individuals already working in the field. Once completing the course requirements students must take a national exam to receive BCBA certification.
Courses have been specifically sequenced to match the objectives as outlined on the 4th edition BCBA task list. A maximum of twenty students would begin the program each fall as a cohort group and will be required to take the courses in the sequence outlined. A new cohort group will begin each fall.
The Educational Specialist in Behavioral Analysis – BCBA Certification Program will be open for anyone to apply who has a master’s degree in the areas of behavioral analysis, education, or psychology. It will further serve as an extension of both our Masters in Education with an Emphasis in Early Interventions in Autism & Sensory Impairment and the Autism Spectrum Disorders K – 12 Programs.
Certificate Requirements
Core Courses
| EDS 60000 | Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| EDS 61000 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDS 62000 | Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDS 63000 | Elements of Behavior Change and Specific Behavior Change Procedures for Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| EDS 64000 | Observation, Assessment, and Identification Methods of Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| EDS 65000 | Behavioral Interventions and Program Management of Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
| EDAB 65000 | Specialist Project-Behavioral Analysis Program | 3 |
Option 1
| EDS 67100 | Applied Behavioral Analysis Practicum I | 3 |
| EDS 67200 | Applied Behavioral Analysis Practicum II | 3 |
| EDS 67300 | Applied Behavioral Analysis Practicum III | 3 |
Option 2
Note: All courses earn 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.