Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Program code
3363
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year part-time
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$13,750.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
Admission requirements
- 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
(more)
About this program
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.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3363 | Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (this program) | Online | Trimester 1 only |
| 5744 | Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis | Distance Education | Trimester 1 only |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
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.
My career opportunities
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis will typically apply their knowledge and skills in one of three ways:
- Students may use their training to enhance their existing professional capacity as teachers and allied health clinicians.
- Students may apply their training to everyday life such as parents and caregivers raising children with developmental disabilities.
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis would fulfil part of the requirements for sitting the external exam to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analysists (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA).
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.
Pathways to further study
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis may be eligible to apply for the Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis (5744).
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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