Clinical Faculty and doctoral-level behavior analysts from the DDDC teach graduate level courses in applied behavior analysis through the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University. Students are admitted to the course sequence if they possess a graduate degree in psychology or education, or if they are currently enrolled in a graduate program in psychology or education (although it need not be at Rutgers University).
The ABA classes are taught in a 7-course sequence and are approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as meeting the academic requirements necessary for sitting for the certification exam. For information about the BACB's other requirements for certification visit www.bacb.com. Students in the Masters of Applied Psychology program at GSAPP and the Master’s Degree in Special Education program complete the Certificate Program as part of their course requirements. Please click on links for more information on these degree programs.
Course Sequence
Courses are offered each semester, with the expectation that students will complete the coursework within 2 years. Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis and Introduction to Analysis and Single Case Design are prerequisites for all subsequent courses.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
First Year
Fall: Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
Spring: Introduction to Analysis and Single Case Design
Summer: Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis
Second Year
Fall: Applications of Behavior Analytic Principles: Changing Behavior
Spring: Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior; Supervision in Behavior Analysis
Summer: Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis: Teaching Children with Autism and Related Disorders
BCBA Exam Pass Rate
The 2018 BCBA exam pass rate for Rutgers University (4033) was 93%.
The university pass rates for 2014 to 2018 can be found at the following link:
https://www.bacb.com/university-pass-rates/
It is important to note that "Pass Rate" is only one indication of the value of a program and that other variables do impact test scores/pass rate beyond University programming. Proper supervisory experience increases the likelihood of passing the BCBA exam.
Apply
For more information and to apply to the Certificate Program in ABA, please visit the GSAPP website.