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About Project ABA
Project ABA, Preparing a Diverse Cadre of Early Childhood and Special Education Teachers in Applied Behavior Analysis, is a Personnel Preparation Grant in UCF’s School of Teacher Education. This project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, is launching for its first semester in January 2023. Project ABA offers the opportunity to financially support graduate students for 36 credit hours in Exceptional Student Education and/or Early Childhood Development and Education while pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Individuals seeking national certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) must obtain a master’s degree; complete acceptable graduate coursework, complete a defined period of supervised practical experience, and apply for the national board certification exam. The 21 credit hour Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) fulfills the coursework requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®. This program is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board but does not directly certify individuals in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Project ABA scholars receive 36 credit hours of funding to complete a Master's Program of Study which incorporates the ABA certificate program. Financial assistance available to Project ABA participants includes: Tuition and fees (in-state resident rate) for approved courses, as well as support to attend state and national conferences. Scholars receive personalized guidance and faculty support throughout their program.
Project ABA Goals
Project ABA addresses gaps in services to students with disabilities by implementing the following three primary goals:
1. To recruit high-quality graduate level scholars including traditionally underrepresented groups with potential to become highly effective ECSE teachers for students with ASD in applied behavior analysis with high intensity needs.
2. To prepare scholars in an evidence-based interdisciplinary (exceptional education and early childhood) programs including field experiences in urban low SES settings and leading to a Graduate Certificate in ABA.
3. To retain scholars through completion of the program and induction into the profession through ongoing advisement, financial and academic support, and mentorship.
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