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Course Description

This course aims to help students demonstrate mastery of behavior analytic principles, concepts, theories, and applications.  

In this course, students are expected to:

  1. Take two full-length mock exams (two 120-minute exams, and one full-length 240-minute exam), meeting at least 80% mastery.

  2. Orally define and provide examples of at least four items from the BACB/QABA’s task list. Specifically, there are 9 sections on both BACB and 8 sections on the QABA’s task list. The questions will be randomly selected by the instructor. Students will meet with their instructor 1:1 to verbally answer questions via Zoom or Google Meet session.  

***This is a REQUIRED course per PaCE for students to successfully complete the BCBA/QBA program. 

Course Outline

At the start of the course students must schedule a 1-to-1 appointment during the quarter to take their oral competency exam. Students will be able to access the appointment calendar via course webpage (i.e., Canvas). The oral exam will take place via video conference platform (i.e., zoom). Students are expected to be present and have their video turned on the entire time.

Additionally, at least 72-hours PRIOR to the oral exam, students must complete the full-length mock exam online. Students MUST pass the full-length mock exam with an 80% of higher in order to proceed with the oral competency exam. Students will be allowed to re-take the mock exam until 80% mastery is met.

Prerequisites

Must have completed all 7 courses in the BCBA/QBA program and be an approved Candidate (have submitted the Program Application and paid the non-refundable $150 Application Fee before enrolling in this course). Students must have completed all 7 courses in the BCBA/QBA program.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Application

Name
ABA Program Completion Professional Certificate Application
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Type
Online
Dates
Apr 01, 2026 to Jun 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
10.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (1 units) $250.00
Available for Credit
1 units
CEUs
1 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Course Requirements: Students must have completed all 7 courses in order to take this course. At the start of the course students must schedule a 1-to-1 appointment during the quarter to take their oral competency exam. Students will be able to access the appointment calendar via course webpage (i.e., Canvas). The oral exam will take place via video conference platform (i.e., zoom). Students are expected to be present and have their video turned on the entire time. Additionally, at least 72-hours PRIOR to the oral exam, students must complete the full-length mock exam online. Students MUST pass the full-length mock exam with an 80% of higher in order to proceed with the oral competency exam. Students will be allowed to re-take the mock exam until 80% mastery is met.

Click here for instructions to access your online course on Canvas. 

No LATE enrollment after 04/08/2026

Additional course information: 

  • You can drop from this course up to 7 days from the enrollment date. 
  • A $40 Drop Fee is charged for all drops. A full refund less the $40 Drop Fee will be issued.
  • A withdrawal is only possible after the drop deadline and before the end of the course. 
  • There is no refund after the drop deadline.
  • Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here.
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (1 units) $250.00
Available for Credit
1 units
CEUs
1 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Course Requirements: Students must have completed all 7 courses in order to take this course. At the start of the course students must schedule a 1-to-1 appointment during the quarter to take their oral competency exam. Students will be able to access the appointment calendar via course webpage (i.e., Canvas). The oral exam will take place via video conference platform (i.e., zoom). Students are expected to be present and have their video turned on the entire time. Additionally, at least 72-hours PRIOR to the oral exam, students must complete the full-length mock exam online. Students MUST pass the full-length mock exam with an 80% of higher in order to proceed with the oral competency exam. Students will be allowed to re-take the mock exam until 80% mastery is met.

Click here for instructions to access your online course on Canvas. 

No LATE enrollment after 07/01/2026

Additional course information: 

  • You can drop from this course up to 7 days from the enrollment date. 
  • A $40 Drop Fee is charged for all drops. A full refund less the $40 Drop Fee will be issued.
  • A withdrawal is only possible after the drop deadline and before the end of the course. 
  • There is no refund after the drop deadline.
  • Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here.
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (1 units) $250.00
Available for Credit
1 units
CEUs
1 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Course Requirements: Students must have successfully completed all 7 courses and be an approved Candidate (submitted the Application along with the non-refundable $150 Application Fee by the time they have enrolled in their 3rd course) in order to take this course. At the start of the course students must schedule a 1-to-1 appointment during the quarter to take their oral competency exam. Students will be able to access the appointment calendar via course webpage (i.e., Canvas). The oral exam will take place via video conference platform (i.e., zoom). Students are expected to be present and have their video turned on the entire time. Additionally, at least 72-hours PRIOR to the oral exam, students must complete the full-length mock exam online. Students MUST pass the full-length mock exam with an 80% of higher in order to proceed with the oral competency exam. Students will be allowed to re-take the mock exam until 80% mastery is met.

Click here for instructions to access your online course on Canvas. 

After the 8th day of class, no late enrollments will be accepted (09/30/2026).

Additional course information: 

  • You can drop from this course up to 7 days from the enrollment date. 
  • A $40 Drop Fee is charged for all drops. A full refund less the $40 Drop Fee will be issued.
  • A withdrawal is only possible after the drop deadline and before the end of the course. 
  • There is no refund after the drop deadline.
  • Please view our refund/drop/withdraw policy here.