Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

The Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides students with the preparation to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline in which tactics derived from learning theory are applied to improve socially significant behavior. The science of ABA attempts to understand, describe, and predict behavior in an effort to acquire skills and reduce problematic behavior. The evidence-based technology of ABA is well established, with applications in multiple populations including autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, geriatrics, and treatment of individuals with challenging behavior. Behavior analysts work in diverse settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, mental health agencies, schools, homes, and residential treatment facilities.

Discover your power to grow. Realize your greatest potential at the Michigan School of Psychology. Here, you’ll gain the competencies and confidence to become a psychologist, joining a distinguished community of clinical professionals that change and save lives – realizing our vision: a world with healthy individuals, healthy relationships, and healthy communities. This is your time to make a difference in the world around you. We’re here to show you the way. Welcome to the Michigan School of Psychology.