Education Q: I have a graduate certificate in Autism and Behaviour Science, does this qualify for the BCABA?
As outlined on the Ontario BACB Alternative Qualification application for BCABA, the degrees accepted are a 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in behaviour analysis or a related field. Acceptable college diplomas include Behavioural Science Technology (3 years or advanced), Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Worker, and Developmental Service Worker (formerly MR Counselor diploma). While Autism and Behaviour Science (ABS) graduate certificate includes some behaviour analytic content, it does not provide the breadth of behaviour analytic theory and practice that other programs possess, therefore it does not qualify for the BCABA certification. However, the Transitional Certification Committee (TCC) is exploring the possibility of a level of certification in Ontario that would include graduates of the ABS program.
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