Qualifications

Directly below is a list of PBS-related qualifications. We recommend that you read the course descriptions and program of study carefully to determine what might best suit your needs. BSPA does not endorse individual programmes. BSPA encourages Behaviour Support Practitioners to seek tertiary training in disability studies and behaviour analytic practice.

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education
Flinders University (4-years full-time program in disability studies, including three PBS-specific topics in assessment and implementation, and a PBS practicum)
Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support
Flinders University (1-year part-time, consisting of topics in disability, theory and practice, behavioural assessment, the development of plan, and a PBS practicum)
Master of Disability Policy and Practice
Flinders University (2-year full-time, provide senior practitioners with knowledge and skills they can apply as developmental educators across a wide range of contexts in disability, and includes two PBS-specific topics in assessment and implementation.
Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Behaviour and Learning)
The University of Melbourne (1 – year part time, consisting of two topics promoting skills specific to learning in the classroom and promoting positive behaviour in the classroom)
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Monash University (2-years full-time [RPL offered]; Orientation to Education, Professional studies in ABA – assessment, design, implementation, evaluation and Professional Inquiry. The course is verified for the course work requirements to sit the Board-Certified Behaviour Analysis Exam).
Graduate Certificate and Positive Behaviour Support
University of Queensland (1-year full-time; trains students to carry out specific functions described in the Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework).
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis
Griffith University (1-year full-time; introduction to ABA, Assessment, evaluation, design, eligibility to take the Board-Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst® examination)
www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-applied-behaviour-analysis-5744
Griffith University (2-years full-time; ABA Foundations, Assessment, evaluation, design, implementation eligibility to take the Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst® examination)
Graduate Certificate in Complex Communication Needs
Curtin University (on-line delivery 1-2 years part-time only; consisting of 4 topics building skills in collaboratively creating and implementing person-centred communication supports with people with complex communication needs)
Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support
Curtin University (on-line delivery 1 year part-time; consisting of topics focussed on application of positive behaviour support practices including assessment and implementation using a biopsychosocial model)