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Behavior Specialist Certificate

Graduate Certificate

Master's Degree Required for Licensure

9 Credits

100% Online

The behavior specialist certificate fulfills some of the requirements for a Behavioral Specialist License in Pennsylvania. Courses are delivered 100% online.

Those pursuing a Behavioral Specialist License in Pennsylvania are responsible for gaining the necessary 1,000 hours of clinical experience and one year of experience involving functional behavior assessment.

Behavior specialists work in organizations and agencies focused on helping children and adult populations with disabilities.

This is a high quality, flexible and accessible education at an affordable price.

You can pursue the Behavior Specialist Certificate as part of the Master of Science in Applied Psychology program's requirements with no additional courses necessary and still finish the master's program in 30 credits.

Course Work for Behavior Specialist Certificate

This can be taken as part of the Applied Psychology, MS degree requirements (with no additional courses necessary; can still complete the MS in 30 credits) or as a post-graduate certificate for those that already have a graduate degree. 

Visit the catalog for course descriptions.

  • PSYC 518 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis 
  • PSYC 539 - Community Psychology 
  • PSYC 543 - Behavioral Treatment & Systems Support 

If you are seeking licensure, a Master's Degree is required.

Contact the Department of Psychology

203 Wright Hall 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1657