Online

CAMPUS

1 year part-time

DURATION

COMMENCING IN

Trimester 1

$17,250

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FEE (INDICATIVE)

CREDIT POINTS

40

DEGREE CODE

3363

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS
(Academic)
6.5

Any Bachelor degree with 4.0 GPA

Related VET/TAFE qualification plus 2 years relevant work experience

Related professional work experience

Demonstrated relevant life experience

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The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis comprises two trimesters of part-time study. Students complete four courses (delivered as six-week online intensives) via a combination of learning activities that focus on real world application of knowledge and skills. At the end of the program, students will have developed a deep understanding of the key concepts, principles, and theoretical underpinnings of Applied Behaviour Analysis and have applied them to case scenarios involving assessment, intervention, and adherence to ethical and professional practice issues to support learning and achieve positive and meaningful changes in behaviour.

The program caters for students who want to apply the knowledge and skills to their everyday lives including teachers, allied health professionals, managers, principals, and parents/caregivers. In addition, the program provides a pathway towards external certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA). Students wishing to pursue external certification must: refer to the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board website for full information.

Related degrees

• Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis – 5744 

Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

Professional recognition

This Graduate Certificate is approved by the Association for Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI) to form part of a Verified Course Sequence.

Verified Course Sequence: The Association for Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behaviour Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst® examination: 7801AHS, 7802AHS, 7803AHS,7804AHS. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Students should refer to the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for full requirements.

Professional Certification: Currently, certification for behaviour analysis practitioners (e.g. Board Certified Behaviour Analyst) is administered internationally, by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB, based in the USA). Students should refer to BACB website for a full explanation and speak with program staff if you have any questions regarding credentialing and career pathways.

Attendance information

This Graduate Certificate program is offered on a part-time basis via online delivery. Students must expect to complete a minimum of 15 hours per week of online work for each week of the six-week intensive courses including participation in weekly two-hour online evening workshops. Workshop attendance, online analytics and task completion will be used to monitor engagement.