New Student Checklist
Graduate Certificate (ABA)
Welcome!
Watch the ABA New Student Orientation Video
To help orient you to the program and give you the information needed to successfully begin this program, watch the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Orientation Video, and then complete the New Student Checklist.
If you have questions after reviewing both resources, then attend the live virtual Question & Answer (Q & A) session hosted by your Academic Advising team. Details are below Step 5 of the checklist along with contact information for your advising team.
Step 1: Register for classes
This program provides students with a recommended course sequence based on when they were admitted. The course sequence shows students the recommended order of when to take their courses.
To find your recommended course sequence follow the steps below:
Visit the Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate) program page and select the 'Course Sequences' header.
Select the drop down box for your "Start term" and "Year."
Click on the course sequence for the semester, session, and year you will begin the program. For example, if you were admitted for Fall 2023, session A, you would choose "Graduate Certificate in ABA - Fall 2023."
Register for your courses. If you have a hold on your account follow the directions indicated on MyASU priority tasks, or reach out to advising for assistance.
Registration dates and deadlines can be found on the ASU Academic Calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to abide by and be familiar with the calendar dates, deadlines, and policies stated there.
Summer 2024 - open
Fall 2024 - open
Spring 2025 - opens September 30th
Need instructions on how to register? Here is a step-by-step registration video tutorial.
Step 2: Explore financial aid and pay for classes
Once you are registered, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab to view and pay your tuition and fees. The ASU Tuition and Billing Calendar lists important payment deadlines. More information regarding how tuition and fees are calculated and important deadlines for paying tuition and fees is available via Student Business Services and the Registration and Tuition Payment Guide.
To act on a financial aid award, sign in to the My ASU Finances tab, and go to the "Financial Aid and Scholarships" section.
Important: Students must confirm participation in their courses by the 21st day of each session, or risk financial aid funds being returned to the Department of Education. Visit the 'Confirmation of Participation' webpage for more information.
If you plan to apply for financial aid it is important to familiarize yourself with the terms of accepting it. For any questions regarding financial aid contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services department directly.
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Watch this 2-minute video tutorial on how to check the status of your financial aid.
The MLFTC Financial literacy team can be reached at mlftc-aid@asu.edu for questions about financial aid, scholarships, budgeting, or related topics.
For resources about paying for college, including loans, scholarships, grants and incentive programs, please see MLFTC Resources for Students.
View information about the ASU Payment Plan.
Step 3: Purchase text books
Sign in to My ASU to obtain your required book list order textbooks through ASU Bookstores. Under the 'My Classes' section, click the 'Books' button to access the book list and 'proceed to the ASU Bookstore' to purchase.
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Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change - only one version is needed, the electronic (BryteWave) or the textbook (Sloan Publishing). This book is required for two foundational courses (SPE 526 and 527) and is supplemental in the third foundational course (SPE 525).
Relias license - since this resource will be utilized throughout the entire program, we recommend purchasing the 24 month license. Choose 'in-store pickup' to avoid a mailing fee. After purchasing, an access code is sent to your ASU email account from ASU Bookstore 1230txt@gmail.com with the subject 'Relias Credentials'. If you do not receive an email within 3 business days, please contact the bookstore team at 1230txt@gmail.com or 480.965.3191.
Pearson subscription (4-month term) - a digital version of the Applied Behavior Analysis book and other titles by Pearson may be available through a subscription (single or multi book access). More information can be found on the Pearson website.
Step 4: Complete the Plan of Study (iPOS)
The iPOS is the interactive plan of study for graduate students. It’s an agreement between the student, academic advising unit, and Graduate College that maps the requirements for degree completion. Students are required to complete their iPOS by the end of the first semester. You will gain access to the iPOS system once you are within 90 days of the program start.
For this program, an academic advising appointment is not required to complete the iPOS. Use the guided instructions below to complete it.
Step 5: Accessing your Classes & Resources
The digital learning platform for the program is Canvas which can be access through your My ASU page. The Canvas portal for the courses in this program will open 1-2 days before the course starts. Once it is open it will be underlined, and turn maroon in color when you move the cursor over it. Click on the course title to be redirected to the Canvas course page. Take time to familiarize yourself with the course structure, expectations, and assignments by reviewing the syllabus so you are prepared when the course begins.
Resources for Navigating Canvas and Slack:
Canvas: Your courses will be housed on the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), so take time to view the Canvas Course Tour Video (7 min.) and Canvas Student Guide.
Slack: You will collaborate with classmates and faculty through the Slack collaboration hub. More details are found on the 'Slack 101' overview.
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Explore our Student Resources for graduate students, providing academic writing support, student accessibility services, access to ASU libraries, career services, and resources tailored for online students.
ASU Online Library Guide and ASU Library Tutorial for ABA Research
You're invited to attend our live Virtual Q & A Zoom Session!
Do you have any further questions about the program that may not have been covered above? If so, we invite you to attend our live virtual Question & Answer (Q & A) session hosted by your Academic Advising team. This event is not mandatory, but designed for students who have further questions after reviewing the orientation video and New Student Checklist.
Upcoming Event Dates (choose one):
Wednesday, May 1 at 4pm
Wednesday, May 1 at 4pm
Wednesday, June 19 at 4pm
Wednesday, August 7 at 4pm
Saturday, August 17 at 9am
Wednesday, October 2 at 4pm
Location: Zoom & No RSVP required
Contact Us
We are here to support your success and experience while at the MLFTC. Please connect with us when you have questions about the program and resources.
Phone: (480) 884-0174
Email: (team) ABAadvising@asu.edu
(MLFTC General) GraduateEducation@asu.edu
Do you have questions specifically about items on this checklist? We invite you to schedule a new student meeting with our Student Success Specialist through Calendly.