Benefits of EKU Online
Rooted in established, evidence-based practices and principles, our comprehensive program prepares graduates to pursue rewarding careers in the rapidly growing field of applied behavior analysis.
Program benefits include:
- 100% online – No required campus visits
- Accelerated 8-week terms
- Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
- Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence for the 5th Edition of the BACB task list
- Graduates who have completed supervised experience requirements are qualified to sit for the BCBA exam and, upon passing, are eligible to pursue independent practice and insurance reimbursement for services provided
- GRE waived for students with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- Reduced tuition for active duty military members and their spouses
- Research opportunities
- Free online tutoring and career services assistance
- Personalized graduation plan
Verified Course Sequence
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Certification as a BCBA
To become licensed as a behavior analyst in the state of Kentucky (and in most other states), an individual must be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the leading international credentialing agency for behavior analysts accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Certification by the BACB requires completion of content-specific, approved coursework; a graduate degree in a relevant discipline; supervised experience; and a passing score on a professional examination developed by the BACB.
This program meets the educational requirements for pursuing certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In addition to their educational requirements, graduates of this program will need to pass an exam, complete supervised experience requirements, and complete an application process to become certified. Passing the BCBA exam provides eligibility to pursue independent practice and insurance reimbursement for services provided.
See the Behavior Analyst Certification Board website for up-to-date details.
If you already hold a master’s degree in any subject area, look at our 21 hour ABA graduate certificate.
Mission Statement
Graduates from the EKU MS in General Psychology, ABA concentration will display master’s level understanding of concepts and foundational knowledge in applied behavior analysis. EKU’s program will serve as the coursework part of student preparation to practice applied behavior analysis ethically to provide the best service possible for clients and to obtain and retain certification and licensure as practicing professionals in the future.
