Purpose
This certificate is for students who are interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). To become eligible to take the BCBA examination, student's must possess a master's degree and complete a BCBA supervised practicum experience. The Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis may be completed in conjunction with the Certificate in Autism to partially meet the requirements for the master's degree. The MA/MAE in Special Education requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours including the research course (SPCED 636)

Delivery Method
This program is offered through a combination of online and face-to-face classes offered inthe Greater Indianapolis area.

Certificate Requirements - 15 credit hours
SPCED 609 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
SPCED 610 - Behavior Consultation
SPCED 611 - Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
SPCED 638 - Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis
SPCED 660 - Seminar (Ethics in Behavior Analysis)

Advisor
Dr. John Merbler
Department of Special Education
Teachers College
Ball State University
Muncie, IN  47306
Phone:  (765) 285-5700
E-mail:  jmerbler@bsu.edu

Admission and Registration
» Students may apply for admission online at  www.bsu.edu/gradschool/admissions. The graduate application fee is $25 for BSU alumni and $35 for non-BSU graduates. Additional information may be obtained on the Graduate School's Web site.

» Once you are admitted, you will be given a BSU username and password. You will need this information to register for classes online at www.bsu.edu/distance/schedule.

» Fees are due when billed by the Bursar's office or before the first day of the semester, whichever comes first. Paper bills are no longer mailed to a student's home. An e-mail notification is sent to your BSU e-mail account when a bill is ready to be viewed. Visa and MasterCard may be used to pay off-campus tuition. Persons age 60 and older may receive a 50 percent discount on tuition.

» Visit the DE Orientation Web site at www.bsu.edu/distance/orientation to become familiar with the Distance Education Program.  

» Additional questions may be directed to 1-800-872-0369 or  distance@bsu.edu.

The information presented here, correct at time of publication, is subject to change.