Applied Behavior Analysis (Advanced Certificate)
Welcome to the Applied Behavior Analysis (Advanced Certificate) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the Applied Behavior Analysis (Advanced Certificate) program from acceptance to graduation.
Academic Plan
APBEH-AC
Certification and Licensure
This program is designed to prepare professionals to implement ABA intervention and to sit for the international Board Certified Behavior Analyst® exam. This program does not lead to New York State (NYS) licensure.
Advisors
- April N. Kisamore, Faculty Advisor Last Names A-I
- Lauren K. Schnell, Faculty Advisor Last Names J-R
- Todd A. Merritt, Faculty Advisor Last Names S-Z
- Valerie J. Lyons, Administrative Advisor
Course Sequence and Program Tracker
Consult the course sequence guide for a suggested order of courses. Students must meet with their faculty advisor to determine their particular course of study before registering for classes.
Per the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), all candidates seeking certification must now complete 27 credits of coursework. Please note, the 2020 – 2021 Hunter College catalog reflects the old requirements as articulated in the 4th Edition Verified Course Sequence. To review the newly updated requirements aligned with certification standards, please review the 5th Edition Course Sequence and the 2021 – 2022 catalog.
4th Edition Verified Course Sequence
5th Edition Verified Course Sequence
Course Descriptions, Progress Standards and Exit Requirements
Review the course descriptions, progress standards, and exit requirements in the Course Catalog for Advanced Certificate based on start date.
Course Catalog Summer 2022
Course Catalog prior to Summer 2022
Newly Accepted Students: Getting Started
Welcome to the School of Education! Visit the Newly Accepted Students page for a checklist to get you started at Hunter College.
New Student Support
If at any point you need support, please reach out to our New Student Liaison, Kristen Hall at newsoest@hunter.cuny.edu or make an appointment.
Newly Accepted Students: Orientations
Welcome to the School of Education! Students will attend two orientations to cover all the information needed to start your program:
- General New Student Orientation
- Program Advising Session
General New Student Orientation
The School of Education hosts monthly virtual new graduate student orientations titled “New Student Orientation – Teacher Education and Leadership”. These 60 minute online sessions will provide you with an overview of Hunter College and the School of Education. Additionally, you will find answers to many of your questions regarding registration, student life and certification. See the “Program Related Events” section below for details about upcoming sessions.
Program Advising Session
This program hosts program advising sessions that cover the course of study, progress standards and fieldwork requirements. See the “Program Related Events” section below for details about upcoming sessions.