13 Behavioral Science Graduate Certificate Degree Programs

The Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Genetics is designed for students interested in understanding how genetics influence behavior. It offers a blend of coursework that covers key concepts in geneti...

The Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development offers a Graduate Certificate program for qualified post-baccalaureate students in Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. This program has two tracks, one leading to an Autism Endorsement from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pending approval).

The Graduate Certificate in Behaviour Change is designed to help students understand how to influence and support positive behavioral shifts across different settings, like workplaces, communities, or...

The Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Insights is designed to give you a practical understanding of how to apply behavioural science principles in real-world settings. The course covers key concepts...

The one-year Autism and Behavioural Sciences Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with a firm grounding in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), specifically in the application of these principles to Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA is a research-based and data-driven science that measures the relationship between environment, behavior, and consequences.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed for individuals interested in gaining foundational skills in behavior analysis. The program covers core principles of behavior, resear...

The Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support is designed for professionals who want to improve their skills in supporting individuals with complex behaviours. The course covers key concepts ...

The Graduate Certificate in Emotional and Behavioural Support in Education is designed to help education professionals develop skills for supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges....

The Autism and Behavioural Science is a one-year graduate program for students looking to advance their knowledge in autism spectrum disorder. You will learn to design and implement behaviour strategies, understand evidence-based treatments, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families. Graduating students will establish an expertise within the children’s sector and be prepared for a range of career opportunities.

Learn the fundamentals of applied behavior analysis (ABA) while gaining valuable experience applying and evaluating its principles and methods in a supervised setting. In the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate program, you will complete 18 credit hours of coursework and nine credit hours of supervised practicum.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and function effectively at home, school and in their community. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be used to develop new skills including language, social and play skills, self-help skills, academics, motor skills, life skills and appropriate behaviour.

The Autism and Behavioural Sciences program will provide you with theory and hands-on experience to work with the principles and practices of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); specifically, in the application of ABA to Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The curriculum covers the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment, the characteristics of ASD as well as child development and augmentative communication systems.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects 1 in 66 individual in Canada. ASD can affect an individual’s ability to communicate, socially interact and will often engage in repetitive/ restricted behaviours. ASD is a spectrum therefore the degree to which an individual experiences these challenges will vary.