Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

University of Rochester | Rochester United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Warner School's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program equips students to become pioneers in behavioral analysis clinical practice. This rigorous curriculum readies graduates for both the national behavior analysis certification exam and New York State licensure requirements. As the sole ABA master's program nationwide partnered with a leading medical institution, we offer unique advantages.
Behavior analysts serve diverse populations across multiple sectors. Career opportunities span numerous fields, including:
Geriatric care, Autism spectrum services, Early childhood intervention programs, Corporate organizational behavior management, Traumatic brain injury and neurological rehabilitation, Cognitive and developmental disability services, Educational institutions at all levels, Healthcare facilities, Psychological wellness programs.
Our programs provide complete coursework plus a minimum of 225 hours of supervised ABA practicum training. Students may accumulate additional required hours for licensure and BCBA exams through independent work or by repeating our credit-based practicum.
Each program delivers comprehensive instruction alongside at least 225 hours of accredited practicum experience. Candidates can fulfill remaining exam requirements through self-directed practice or extended enrollment in our practicum course. Prospective students should demonstrate professional readiness to collaborate across disciplines while serving diverse learners with behavioral challenges in various settings.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Specific criteria for admission include:
Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program at Warner, with the exception of those applying to early admission programs.
Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance and their academic writing skills.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to perform well in their chosen career in education.
Applicants career goals, professional interests, academic background, attitudes, and philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission.
Additional criteria may be established for individual programs.
Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.
Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master's applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
Current resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
A writing sample. Upload your writing sample with your application. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants who are non-native English speakers

Tuition USD 29,304

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