Applied Behavior Analysis (BCaBA)

Minor
18 Credit Hours

This program is offered by the School of Education/Education Department and is only available online (asynchronous)

For information on the general requirements for a minor, see Minor under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

Program Description

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) minor provides undergraduate students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in the science of behavior. Designed to align with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) coursework requirements for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification, this fully online 18-credit minor prepares students to apply evidence-based behavioral principles in a wide range of professional settings.

Students gain competency in behavior assessment, intervention, data-based decision making, ethics, and supervision practices central to the ABA profession. This minor supports growing national workforce needs in education, behavioral health, human services, organizational performance, and allied healthcare settings. Coursework in the minor also creates a seamless academic pathway into Webster University’s graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis.

The ABA minor is well-suited for students pursuing careers in psychology, education, social work, health sciences, criminal justice, and related fields. All courses are delivered fully online, offering flexibility for working professionals, paraprofessionals, and students nationwide.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Applied Behavior Analysis minor, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate foundational understanding of behavior-analytic principles and terminology.
• Conduct basic behavior assessments and analyze data to guide decision making.
• Design, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Apply BACB ethical and professional conduct standards to real-world scenarios.
• Use single-case research methods to evaluate behavioral interventions.
• Understand supervision, performance management and systems-level applications of ABA.

Recommended Courses

The following coursework is recommended for the Applied Behavior Analysis minor:

• APBA 2700 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3 hours)
• APBA 2710 Behavior Assessment (3 hours)
• APBA 2720 Ethics and Professionalism in Behavior Analysis (3 hours)
• APBA 2730 Behavior Interventions (3 hours)
• APBA 2740 Methods in Behavior Analysis (3 hours)
• APBA 2750 Supervision in Behavior Analysis (3 hours)