College of Education

Applied Behavior Analysis

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

Application Checklist

Eligibility Requirements

Master’s Degree

In education, psychology or a related field 

Minimum 3.0 GPA

in master's program

The GRE is not required for this program. 

For international students: This program does not meet the requirements for studying in the U.S. with an F-1 or J-1 visa.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following application and materials to be considered for admission into the ABA Certificate program. 

Main Application

The following materials should be submitted through the ApplyWeb application:

Your resume should include your academic history, professional experience, and, if applicable, any relevant research and publications. 

Upload a PDF of your official transcript for initial review. If admitted, you must have your official transcripts sent directly to UH. View transcript instructions.

A recommender should be able to comment on your academic potential in graduate school and leadership potential in the field of study. You will provide contact information for references and they will receive an email with instructions.

Write a statement of interest using the prompts for the Applied Behavior Analysis Track.

Format:

  • 1-2 pages, double-spaced
  • Headers for each prompt 
  • Times New Roman font (12 point)
  • 1-inch margins

The application fee is $25.

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to UH. Many applicants meet this requirement based on earning an undergraduate degree in the United States and do not need to submit documentation beyond their transcript. Find options for meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

 

Complete ApplyWeb Application

Admissions Decisions

  • Applicants will receive email confirmation via ApplyWeb when all required documents have been received.
  • Admission decisions will be posted on ApplyWeb. You must formally accept your admissions offer in ApplyWeb in order to enroll.