There are two types of students eligible to take the coursework in the Concentration in Behavioral Services.

1. Students who are matriculated at Rowan University as Psychology majors and are in good standing with the Department of Psychology (i.e., are not on probation), who have received a B- or better in the Learning & Behavior course, have received a letter of recommendation from their Learning & Behavior Instructor, and who have a committed interest in becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) are eligible to apply for this concentration. These students can get the appropriate application form for the Concentration in Behavioral Services from Bethany Raiff, PhD in the Psychology Department. The completed application forms should be returned to her directly.  If you are accepted into the Concentration, you will receive a letter welcoming you to the Concentration. Students considering this option should apply by the end of the first semester of their Junior year at the latest to allow sufficient time to complete all the coursework.

Program Guide for BS in Psychology with Concentration

Sample Course Sequence for Freshmen in B.A. in Psychology with a Concentration in Child Behavioral Services

Sample Course Sequence for Transfer Students in B.A. in Psychology with a Concentration in Child Behavioral Services

Sample Course Sequence for B.S. in Psychological Science with a Concentration in Child Behavioral Services

Rowan University Matriculated Psychology Majors Accepted into Concentration

• Learning & Behavior (3 credits)
• Single Subject Design (3 credits)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
• Functional Behavior Assessment (3 credits)
• Professional Issues in ABA (3 credits)
• Fieldwork in Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)

Total: 18 credits

For advising questions, please email psychadvising@rowan.edu

Association for Behavior Analysis

New Jersey Chapter of Association for Behavior Analysis

Other resources in the field of behavior analysis are:

Association for the Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

BehaviorAnalysis.com (Searchable Database of Behavior Analysis and Related Events)

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Behavior Development Solutions

Autism New Jersey, Inc.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts

No. Although the coursework concentrates on providing you the skills necessary to serve children and their families, you will learn basic behavioral theory and practice that can be applied to many different populations. For more information about the diverse activities of behavior analysts, see Association for Behavior Analysis and Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

If I take the courses, will I be automatically certified as a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA)?

No. You need to successfully pass the three courses that fulfill the coursework requirements for the certification (Applied Behavior Analysis, Research in Learning and Behaviorism, and Behavioral Assessment and Methodology). In addition, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. also requires a specified number of clinical hours supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or be approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. as eligible to take the BCBA examination under the current eligibility standards. Once you complete the coursework and the supervised hours, you then apply to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. to take the certification test.

Does the Field Placement course fulfill the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc requirement for supervised experience?

Not necessarily. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. requires a specified number of clinical hours supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. It is possible that some of your hours from the Field Experience course will count for your supervised hours if the individual supervising you meets the Board's requirements as a supervisor AND they provide you with the level of supervision required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.

Do I need to complete Rowan University's Concentration in Behavioral Services for Children and their Families to become certified as a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA)?

No. Three of the five courses (Research in Learning and Behaviorism, Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Assessment & Methodology) fulfill the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. coursework requirement. In addition, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. also requires a specified number of clinical hours supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Once you complete the coursework and the supervised hours, you then apply to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. to take the certification test.

How do I apply to become certified as a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA)?

Once you complete the coursework and the supervised hours, you then apply to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. to take the certification test. You will need to submit the Course Content Verification Form for your application. We strongly encourage you to contact us as soon as possible after you decide that you are interested in pursuing board certification. The requirements for coursework and supervision have changed several times in the past and continue to change in the future. Depending on when you took courses, they may not be approved by the BACB, Inc.

What is on the certification exam?

The exam covers a delineated task list upon which you will be tested. There are several test preparation materials available (see Behavior Development Solutions for one example).