Online Behavior Analyst, Certificate

What is Online Behavior Analyst?

Get a Master's in Online Behavior Analyst

The Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate

The Online Behavior Analyst Certificate

Ideal for individuals with a master's degree who seek to complete behavior analytic coursework for board certification.

Behavior analysis focuses on the relationship between behavior and the environment. A BCBA^® (Board Certified Behavior Analyst^®) helps individuals develop functional skills, overcome behavioral challenges and improve daily life functioning.

This program meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board^® (BACB^®) 2027 behavior analytic coursework requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

2027

BCBA Certification Requirements
Meets BACB Behavior Analytic Coursework Requirements for BCBA Certification Pathway 2

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Complete Your Behavior Analytic Coursework
At One of the Best Schools for ABA

78%

BCBA Exam Pass Rate
Florida Tech ABA Online Program 2023
vs. 56% average across all universities

Why Choose Florida Tech for Behavior Analysis?

Florida Tech is well-known as one of the best schools for behavior analysis. In the Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate program, you'll enjoy the convenience and flexibility of completing your behavior analytic coursework online while working with experts to build a solid foundation in ABA principles and practice. You'll be well-prepared for the BCBA exam and a rewarding ABA career.

Developed by experienced behavior analysts, educators and instructional designers, the Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate program is designed in alignment with behavior analytic principles to set you up for success. The course sequence is carefully structured for consistency, and information learned in earlier courses serves as a foundation for advanced courses.

With years of experience in ABA online education, we know how to keep it engaging, from video lectures featuring behavior analysis experts to online meetings with experienced BCBAs. Your course will also include written course materials and study aids, and additional reading from textbooks and journals is carefully curated with your learning in mind.

As an ABA Online student, you’ll enjoy engaging course content designed for optimal learning online.

You'll watch your unit videos (about 5–6 hours per week) and complete the majority of other course components at your convenience within each week.

Most courses include a scheduled biweekly online meeting. This meeting will be with your instructor and a small group of other students, and you’ll choose your meeting time from available options when you register. Meetings are offered on different days and at a range of times to help you create a schedule that works for you.

Courses are structured with busy professionals in mind. Our learning management systems let you access course videos on a computer or mobile device, facilitating student interaction and education on-the-go. Dedicated student service and technical support teams are available via phone and email throughout the week for your needs.

Students look forward to their biweekly online meetings with their instructor and a small group of fellow students. These meetings are a great opportunity to review recent course material, ask questions, get to know your instructor and other students and learn from each other.

Instructors are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA or BCBA-D^®) who are fluent with the course material and passionate about behavior analysis and teaching. In addition to the biweekly meeting, your instructor will be your first point of contact in each course and available via email.

You may also decide to engage with our active online community. Connect with peers and instructors through discussion boards and social media for a truly supportive student experience.

Up-to-date with the latest knowledge and standards in the field, the Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate meets the BACB’s 2027 Coursework Requirements at the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) level. Applicants must have a master's degree and meet additional BACB requirements to be eligible to take the BCBA certification exam.

Year after year, our students are more likely to pass the BCBA exam on the first try than students from most other programs.

For example, in 2023, 78% of our ABA Online students taking the BCBA exam for the first time passed. That’s well above average—the overall exam pass rate across all universities was just 56%.

Check out our pass rates.

The Online Behavior Analyst Graduate Certificate program is offered in three semesters each year. You can start in any one of them and finish in under two years.

Spring (January)
Summer (May)
Fall (August)

The master's in behavior analysis professional practice provides the background and knowledge needed for BCBA certification and a role as an ABA professional.

Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A.

The Behavior Analysis Professional Practice, M.A. online degree program meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board^® (BACB^®) 2027 degree and coursework requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

The graduate certificate in behavior analysis is offered online only. However, for students interested in pursuing a behavior analysis master's degree on campus, we offer several options:

Main Campus in Melbourne, FL

Orlando, FL (Baldwin Park)

Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.

Careers in Behavior Analysis

Certification is key to growth and security in ABA jobs, and the demand for well-trained board-certified behavior analysts is growing in early intervention school programs, day programs, residential settings, and home-based programs.

Learn more about behavior analysis job market growth in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's report, US Employment Demand for Behavior Analysts: 2010-2023.

Behavior analysis careers encompass a wide range of options, such as:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst^® (BCaBA^®)
Special education teacher
Human resources professional
Children and family services
Clinical researcher
Behavior researcher
ABA training coordinator
Post-secondary education
Organizational behavior management
Clinical director/supervisor

Looking ahead to your ABA career can be exciting! Keep in mind that certain roles may entail additional prerequisites.

You may need a license to practice as a behavior analyst, depending on your location. Florida Tech ABA programs are designed to meet BACB credential requirements, which many states require or accept toward licensure. However, some states may have additional or different requirements for an ABA license. Please see our ABA professional licensing disclosures for more information about behavior analysis licensing.

Florida Tech Career Services assists students, alumni and employers in their search for careers and employee candidates. We help students develop career plans and job-search skills. Explore our Career Toolbox to learn more about our services and access additional resources.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides information about specific jobs, including median annual pay, working conditions and job outlook, among other things. Check the handbook for information on the outlook for behavior analysis careers.

Advanced Degree Options

Most of our alumni pursue the BCBA credential and a career in behavior analysis. Some continue their education in the doctoral program, which develops skilled researchers, instructors and practitioners, preparing them for academic and professional roles in research and practice.

Behavior Analysis, Ph.D.

Explore the Online Behavior Analyst, Certificate, Curriculum

The Online Behavior Analyst, Certificate, Curriculum

The Online Behavior Analyst Certificate Curriculum

The certificate curriculum meets BACB behavior analytic coursework requirements for BCBA Certification Pathway 2, and ensures you become proficient in behavior analysis.

The program consists of seven courses for a total of 21 credits.

Course content aligns with BACB Test Content Areas, and the program structure is specifically designed to prepare you for the BCBA exam.

Check the catalog for a description of all courses.

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Support for Student Success

Student attending online meeting

Our faculty and a team of expert behavior analysts, instructional designers and teachers work to create and evaluate course content and to support students every step of the way.

Courses are designed in alignment with behavior analytic principles and taken in sequence, each semester building on the last. You'll have a new unit each week with videos, reading and other learning activities.

Most courses include a biweekly online meeting with your instructor and a small group of other students to review the course content and answer any questions you may have.

Instructors are experienced BCBAs who are fluent in the course content and passionate about teaching behavior analysis. They serve as a first point of contact in the course beyond the synchronous meetings, as well.

Program Courses and Costs

This graduate certificate program consists of seven courses, each 3 credits, for a total of 21 credits* completed across five semesters. With Spring, Summer and Fall semesters available, you can start in any semester and finish the program in under two years.

Tuition Rate: $510 per credit hour
Total Tuition for the 21-credit program: $10,710

The university's board of trustees has approved these tuition and fees for the academic year 2024–2025. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Student Financial Services publishes complete tuition and fees information.

*An additional 1-credit course is offered for students applying to the BACB before 2027 and thus needing to meet 2022 (5th Edition) requirements.

Course content is designed to build progressively from one course to the next. Therefore, we advise students to follow the recommended sequence and pace. Each course establishes foundational knowledge, allowing students to gain fluency before advancing further.

BEH 5041: Introduction to Concepts & Principles of Behavior Analysis
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

Semester Tuition Total: $1,530

BEH 5043: Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavior Analysis
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

BEH 5052: Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis in Applied Behavior Analysis
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

Semester Tuition Total: $3,060

BEH 5048: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Skill Acquisition & Performance Improvement
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

Semester Tuition Total: $1,530

BEH 5049: Assessment & Behavior Change Procedures for Behavior Reduction
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

BEH 5400: Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

Semester Tuition Total: $3,060

BEH 5042: Conceptual Analysis of Behavior for ABA Practitioners
3 credits | Course Tuition Total: $1,530

Semester Tuition Total: $1,530

**2027 BCBA Pathway 2 Coursework Requirements**
Content Area	Description	Instructional Hours	Provided by Course(s)
Basic Principles of Behavior	Course content includes, but is not limited to, the basic concepts and principles of operant and respondent conditioning.	45 instructional hours (within 1 freestanding course)	BEH 5041
Theory & Philosophy in Behavior Analysis	Course content includes, but is not limited to, the underlying theoretical and philosophical foundations of behavior analysis (i.e., behaviorism).	45 instructional hours (within 1 freestanding course)	BEH 5042
Research Methods in Behavior Analysis	Course content includes, but is not limited to, measurement, data display and interpretation, single-case designs, intervention and program evaluation, and research ethics.	45 instructional hours (within 1 freestanding course)	BEH 5043
Behavior Assessment & Intervention*	Course content includes, but is not limited to, the selection and implementation of behavior assessment and intervention techniques and approaches from applied behavior analysis.	90 instructional hours (within 2 freestanding courses)	BEH 5048 (45 hours) BEH 5049 (45 hours)
Organizational Behavior Management*	Course content includes, but is not limited to, performance analysis and management, supervision, staff training, behavioral systems analysis, organizational culture, and leadership.	45 instructional hours (within 1 freestanding course)	BEH 5400
Ethics in Behavior Analysis*	Course content includes, but is not limited to, ethical principles, the BACB’s ethics codes and requirements, the BACB’s code-enforcement mechanisms, and professionalism.	45 instructional hours (within 1 freestanding course)	BEH 5052

Total for 2027 BCBA Pathway 2 Coursework Requirements: 315 instructional hours

*Issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion must be integrated into the course.

This 21-credit certificate meets the 2027 requirements. If you plan to apply for the BCBA exam before January 1, 2027, an additional 1-credit course, BEH 5071: Assessment, is necessary to meet the 2022 (5th Edition) requirements. It’s taken in semester five at the Behavior Analysis Practice M.A. courses tuition rate. This additional course is not necessary if you are applying to the BACB after January 1, 2027.

Learn more about Online Behavior Analyst at Florida Tech on the website.

How Do Behavior Analysis Practitioners Use ABA?

Behavior analysis is often recognized for its role in enhancing the quality of life for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but how do we use behavior analysis in other areas? In addition to ABA for autism, the field includes a wealth of other subspecialty areas that might be less familiar, such as:

ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Mental health disorders
Gerontology
Forensics
Behavioral gerontology
Behavioral pediatrics
Health and fitness
Behavioral medicine
Sports
Life coaching
Environment/sustainability

Parenting
Education/special education
Animal training
External/internal business consulting
Training/learning and development
Instructional design
Continuous improvement
Organizational development
Human resources

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