Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Autism Applied Behavior Analysis
Northern Kentucky University

Program Details

You can work towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Autism Applied Behavior Analysis from NKU. This online special education degree deepens your expertise so you can influence change in this high-demand field.

As many schools continue to experience a steep increase in students with autism, this online special education program broadens your ability to positively influence your special needs students. Those who obtain a BCBA credential also find success outside of the public school system with such employers as:

  • Institutions
  • Community agencies
  • Independent practitioner practices

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Additional Materials May Be Required