Admission requirements
Students may enroll in the ABA Certificate program upon completion of PSY 212 (Intro to ABA) with a grade of C+ or better.
Program overview
Strengthen your knowledge, skills and credentials, and prepare to help others reach their full potential with Rider’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate. The ABA Certificate is designed for current Rider undergraduate students who are interested in taking graduate level coursework to learn more about supporting the behavioral and learning needs across the broad range of human neurodiversity.
This program also offers an exciting opportunity for students to apply their learned skills during an instructive, hands-on capstone project that provides invaluable field experience and points towards their Engaged Learning requirements.
Admission options
First-year - How to Apply
Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.
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Transfer - How to Apply
No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.
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Continuing Education - How to Apply
Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.
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Program requirements
The ABA Certificate is intended for current Rider undergraduate students majoring in psychology, or elementary education and psychology double majors who minor in special education. The program curriculum will help students supplement their major, give them the opportunity to become ABA certified and offer strong preparation for entry level positions or graduate studies.
Undergraduate psychology majors looking to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®) should consider our accelerated Master degree option in Applied Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. This accelerated program combines undergraduate psychology study leading to a Bachelor’s of Arts degree with graduate study leading to a Masters of Arts in Applied Psychology. Contact your advisor for more information.
*Credits earned towards the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certificate are not applicable to M.A. in Applied Psychology (ABA).
Contact
Program Coordinator, Master’s in Applied Psychology (MAP), Applied Behavior Analysis
Department of Psychology
Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center
fperrinengl [at] rider.edu
609-896-5034
Academic Focus: Applied Behavior Analysis
