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Our program is perfect for practitioners who seek to make positive changes in individuals’ lives through the implementation and dissemination of applied behavior analytic practice. The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence for the University of California Santa Barbara Extension/PaCE as meeting the 5th Edition requirements. 

Individuals who have successfully obtained their BCBA certification will be able to work in many disciplines/fields. BCBAs can offer their services in various environments such as (but not limited to), schools, hospitals, organizations, clinics, in-home, and private practice. Many businesses are now seeking BCBAs to help with organizational behavior management (OBM). Typically, BCBAs provide consultation, direct services, training/workshops, and supervision.

Important: BACB Examinations at Pearson VUE

IMPORTANT NOTE: "Certification — Effective January 1, 2023, initial BACB certification applications will no longer be accepted from individuals who reside outside of the U.S. and Canada. Individuals who earn certification prior to January 1, 2023, will be able to maintain their certification in perpetuity. Note: BACB certifications will remain available in Canada due to the similarities between the Canadian and U.S. educational, regulatory, and economic environments." For more information, please visit the BACB site.

***Completion of the UCSB PaCE ABA certificate program does not result in BCBA  certification. Individuals seeking certification must take and pass an examination with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). While courses in this certificate program may count toward the educational requirements for becoming eligible to take the examination, completion of this certificate program will not, in itself, result in BCBA or BACB certification. For more information about certification visit http://www.bacb.com.

Students under the 4th edition task list must complete all requirements (i.e., 270 hours of coursework and 1500 hours of fieldwork) and submit everything to BACB® prior to October 1st, 2021 in order to be considered for the 4th edition exam. If students are accepted by BACB® for the 4th edition exam, they have a 2-year authorization window to take the exam. If students DO NOT pass the exam within the 2-year authorization window, students must reapply under the new requirements (i.e., 5th edition). Also, if students are not able to complete all requirements by October 1st, 2021, students are encouraged to enroll in the 5th edition program. 

Note* We like to encourage our students to complete all their requirements by October 2021 so that they have enough time to get approved from BACB to take the exam (it can take up to 30 days) AND take the actual exam. After December 2021, students will have to adhere to 5th edition requirements. BCBA EXAMINATION INFORMATION 

For more information about certification visit http://www.bacb.com. For the most up-to-date BACB approved course grid, click here.

Courses (4th Edition)

2020-21 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE SCHEDULE
Required PaCE Courses	Units	F	W	S	Su
ED X301D - Single Case Experimental Design	4
ED X312.1 - Cognitive Development in Autism and Other Severe Disabilities	4
ED X365 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention For Children & Adolescents	4
ED X391 Professional Issues In Developmental Disabilities	4
ED X309A Research Practicum I	4
ED X309B Research Practicum II	4
Online        UCSB          /  Blended         Downtown Santa Barbara
After enrollment but no sooner than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your online course. You don’t need to take any action until you receive that email. Courses are offered across 4 academic quarters: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. For more information about course starting dates visit the UCSB Approved Academic Calendar. All courses are offered in an interactive online asynchronous format. Students are required to complete weekly assignments through GauchoSpace, UCSB's course management system. Students are not required to be in front of the computer or online at any particular time.

NEW! The 5th edition is HERE! Enrollments open

• The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified UCSB PaCE to offer both the 4th and 5th edition BCBA coursework series. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements per BACB ® before they can be deemed eligible to take the BCBA exam.

• BACB ® is in the process of switching from the 4th edition task list to the 5th edition task list. What is the difference between 4th and 5th edition?The 5th edition task list opens up the program to students with a Master’s degree in any field/discipline. Under the 5th edition, students will need to complete 315 coursework hours and accrue 2000 fieldwork hours. The 5th edition exam will be available as of January 2022. Under the 4th edition task list only students with a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Behavior Analysis are eligible to take the exam. Students are expected to complete 270 coursework hours and accrue 1500 fieldwork hours. Students MUST take the 4th edition exam prior to December 31, 2021

• We are no longer accepting applications for the 4th edition. Students are encouraged to apply for the 5th edition program.

Courses (5th Edition)

2020-21 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE SCHEDULE
Required PaCE Courses	Units	F	W	S	Su
ED X301D.5 Single Case Experimental Design	4
ED X312.1.5 Cognitive Development in Autism & Other Severe Disabilities	4
ED X365.5 Behavior Assessment & Intervention for Children & Adolescents	4
ED X391.5  Professional Issues in Developmental Disabilities	4
ED X309A.5 Philosophical Underpinnings, Concepts, and Principles Part I	4
ED X309B.5 Philosophical Underpinnings, Concepts, and Principles Part II	4
ED X309C.5 Procedures, Interventions, and Supervision	4
XLRN 809A Supervision (Optional)	4
Online        UCSB          /  Blended         Downtown Santa Barbara
After enrollment but no sooner than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your online course. You don’t need to take any action until you receive that email. Courses are offered across 4 academic quarters: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. For more information about course starting dates visit the UCSB Approved Academic Calendar. All courses are offered in an interactive online asynchronous format. Students are required to complete weekly assignments through GauchoSpace, UCSB's course management system. Students are not required to be in front of the computer or online at any particular time.

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