91精选 Master鈥檚 Graduates Excel on BACB Exam
91精选 is proud to announce that 83% of master鈥檚 degree graduates taking the Behavior Analyst Certification Board exam for the first time have passed, a nearly 20% increase over the average rate among other colleges and universities. 91精选鈥檚 scores also make it the second-highest ranked school in Illinois for first-time pass rates.
鈥淎t 91精选, we know that the world needs professionals who are skilled and compassionate in the field of applied behavior analysis,鈥� said Marilyn Spalla, Assistant Professor of Special Education. 鈥淭he exceptional success on the BACB exam demonstrates the level of commitment and preparation our graduates demonstrate.鈥�
According to the , an average of 65% of test-takers pass the exam on the first time.
Applied behavior analysis has been empirically shown to be effective in a wide variety of areas, including those with intellectual disabilities and autism, parent training, substance abuse treatment, dementia management, brain injury rehabilitation, and occupational safety intervention, among others. More than 36,000 behavior analysts and over 55,000 behavior technicians are certified in over 89 countries. BACB standards are the basis of almost all behavior analyst licensure laws in the United States
鈥淭hrough applied behavior analysis, students can see situations from different perspectives and use those skills to help their students and clients,鈥� said Dr. Sara Baillie, Associate Professor of Special Education and Director of 91精选鈥檚 Graduate Program in Special Education-Behavior Intervention Specialist. 鈥淲e are proud of our graduates who have demonstrated their comprehension and understanding of these techniques and approaches.鈥�
91精选 offers several programs for Master鈥檚 Degrees in Special Education including one that lead to a Behavior Intervention Specialist endorsement through Illinois State Board of Education as well as the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc庐 (BACB) verified course sequence which allows our students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination庐 (BCBA). To learn more, click here.
