Behavioral Anaylsis Master's Degree
Assess clients, design interventions, and contribute to behavior analytic research. Begin your accelerated path toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.Build on Your Master's Degree
The Certificate in Behavior Analysis is designed for the student who wishes to pursue advanced training in behavior analysis and has already obtained a master's degree.
Expert Training for Positive Behavior Change
Assess populations, design effective goals, and monitor progress. Our students learn to choose empirically validated treatments under best practices.
Get Certified
Students pursuing this certificate will be eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Practicum Hours
750 hours of hands-on training through practicum and internships in behavior analysis.
Accelerated Curriculum
Complete all classroom training courses in one academic year (fall, spring, and summer), before your practicum.
Design Interventions
Harness data to design effective interventions, write highly technical behavior support programs, and contribute to research projects.
Behavior Analysis Careers
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a professional with a high level of expertise and competence in applying behavior analysis principles to various settings, such as education, healthcare, and business.
BCBAs are trained to assess behavior, design and implement effective interventions, and evaluate the outcomes. They work with individuals to address a range of behavioral issues like autism, developmental disorders, and poor mental health.
Earn your Certificate in Behavior Analysis at Pitt State, gain supervised experience, and pass the BCBA certification exam. You can find opportunities in:
- School Systems: Improve classroom management and support students with diverse needs.
- Community Mental Health Centers: Design interventions for individuals with various diagnoses.
- Hospitals: Contribute to improving behavioral health in medical settings.
- Nursing Homes: Enhance the safety and well-being of residents.
- Business and Private Practice: Apply behavior analysis in organizational behavior management settings.
Additional information
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