Training the next generation of behavior analysts

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The Global Institute offers two branches of academic programs: Online Academy for Behavior Analysis (OnABA) and the Satellite Programs in Behavior Analysis (SPBA). Our programs are are accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board.

Online programs to meet your professional development needs

Through our Online Academy for Behavior Analysis (OnABA), domestic students can select from a variety of online academic programs to meet their personal and professional needs.

Online Master of Science in Behavior Analysis

A 37-credit master's level program with globally recognized accreditation which identifies exemplary training of behavior scientists and scientist-practitioners in the experimental and theoretical foundations of behavior analysis and in ethical and evidence-based practice.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst® training

An online, 24 credit, non-degree verified course sequence (VCS) approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting didactic coursework requirements for the BCBA® certification exam

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® training

An online, 21 credit, non-degree verified course sequence (VCS) approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting didactic coursework requirements for the BCaBA® certification exam.

 

A Satellite program for sponsoring organizations

The Satellite Programs in Behavior Analysis (SPBA) builds relationships with collaborators domestically and internationally. This approach allows us to meet the unique needs of the community or organization, and ensure our programs are culturally sensitive. Our collaborators provide student support, recruitment, practical training sites, fieldwork supervisors and/or cultural consultation. SPBA provides curriculum, instructors, staff training, fieldwork supervisors (if needed) and overall coordination of program delivery.

Our current sponsors include the following:

  • United States International University-Africa (Kenya)
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (Saudia Arabia)
  • Nanjing Wekair Academy of Applied Behavior Analysis (China)

Want to learn more?

If you are a potential student in an area where we have a current collaboration, please contact us and we may be able to assist you in becoming part of the program.

Accreditation and licensure

Accreditation

The Behavior Analysis Program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board. See our annual report data and also our VCS pass-rate information.

Verified course sequence

For more information regarding our verified course sequences please visit the following websites: 4th Edition BCBA; 4th Edition BCaBA; 5th Edition BCBA; or 5th Edition BCaBA.

Licensure

View the behavior analysis licensure table to see if the program meets the educational requirements for licensure in different states and territories in the U.S. 

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