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Early behavioral intervention is the key to successful treatment of autism. Currently, there is a critical shortage of skilled early intervention professionals in the United States. UMass Lowell's Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center has introduced five new online courses that deal with behavioral intervention in autism. Two options Graduate Certificate: Completion of two required courses plus two elective courses enables the student to complete a graduate certificate. This four-course graduate program is designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, speech and language disorders, mental health and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders as well as an introduction to behavioral methods and how and where such methods can be used and evaluated. With prior departmental approval, students may apply one of the courses from this certificate towards UMass Lowell's Master's Degree in Community Social Psychology (offered on campus) or towards a Master's Degree from UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education.

Approved Coursework toward Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): Completion of all five online "Behavioral Intervention in Autism" courses enables the student to pursue certification as a BCBA. The five courses have been approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) as meeting the BCBA coursework requirement (the fieldwork requirement is arranged independently by the student). 

Program Highlights:

• Outstanding faculty
• All courses BACB approved
• Students can also take courses to prepare for the national Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) exam

Learn more about this program:

To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

Sample a Course

New students register for courses using UMass Lowell's New Student Registration Form. Follow the instructions for registering included on the form. Existing students register for their courses online by logging into the secure Intercampus Student Information System (ISIS).

Please see Fee Schedule below.

Type of Fee	Amount
Fee per credit	$475
Registration Fee per semester	$30
Returned Check Fee per semester*	$30
Total for course**	$1455 (475x3crds. = 1425 + 30 registration fee per sem.)

For more information on the Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Intervention in Autism, visit UMass Lowell's Continuing Studies Program Information Page

Click here to view UMass Lowell's current online autism course listings.

*Applicable when checks returned unpaid.

**Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course.

For additional registration information, visit UMass Lowell's Continuing Studies Website at http://continuinged.uml.edu/general/registration.htm. Registration is administered through UMass Lowell's Registrar's Office. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Registrar's Office at 978.934.2550.

The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

 

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The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.

More Awards…

• Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
• Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

Applicants must have the appropriate Bachelor's Degree. No application fee or graduate record exam (GRE) is required. Credits earned from these graduate certificates may be used toward a graduate degree in many programs with the approval of the graduate program coordinator.

Admission is competitive - Apply early!

1.  Read application form instructions carefully. Click here for the application.

2.  Complete application form and sign the bottom of the last page of the application.

3. Request official transcripts from each college or university you have attended.

4. If you are applying for Financial Aid, please fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

For additional information on the application process for UMass Lowell's Online Graduate degrees or certificates, visit http://www.uml.edu/grad/.

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with UMass Lowell's Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.

Contact:

For more information or if you have additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (978) 934-4220 or email financialaidquestions@uml.edu.