***The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information to follow.***
The Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate program prepares clinical and educational leaders in the field of evidence-based interventions using behavior analytic principles and techniques. Leaders from this program will be highly successful candidates for employers searching for knowledgeable and skilled behavior analytic consultants and interventionists, program coordinators, and clinical directors.
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The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified Drexel’s Applied Behavior Analysis programs as meeting 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. |
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
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The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified Drexel’s Applied Behavior Analysis programs as meeting 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. |
Required Courses | ||
ABA 630 | Fundamental Elements of Behavior Change | 4.5 |
ABA 631 | Measurement and Experimental Design | 4.5 |
ABA 632 | Behavioral Assessment and Functional Analysis | 4.5 |
ABA 633 | Behavioral Interventions | 4.5 |
ABA 634 | Consultation, Systems Change, and Supervision | 4.5 |
ABA 635 | Ethical Considerations and Professional Conduct | 4.5 |
ABA 636 | Applications of Fundamental Elements of Behavior Analysis | 4.5 |
Total Credits | 31.5 |
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026