Applied Behavior Support Basics – Online Microcredential

Develop skills to help shape positive behavioral outcomes

Every person’s journey is different, and knowing how to contribute to positive, meaningful outcomes for individuals at various life stages and ability levels will help you make an impact in your community. When you earn a microcredential in applied behavior support basics online from Oregon State University, you’ll learn to approach behavioral challenges with evidence-based strategies grounded in human development, behavioral intervention and disability justice principles. 

Gain the skills to understand developmental milestones, promote inclusive and supportive practices, and apply behavior modification techniques as you become equipped to foster personal growth and adaptive behaviors. This microcredential is ideal if you want to work as a registered behavior technician (RBT), disability support professional or as an educator who supports development and behavioral health interventions.

Coursework

Required courses (12 credits)

• PHL 275 – Introduction to Disability Studies (4)
• PSY 350 – Human Lifespan Development (4)
• PSY 485 – Behavior Modification (4)

Prerequisite courses

Some courses within Oregon State's online microcredential offerings may require you to complete prerequisites in order to enroll. Before applying, it's important to understand the timing and schedule for when microcredential courses are offered, including any prerequisite courses.

• PSY 201Z – Introduction to Psychology I (4)
• PSY 202Z – Introduction to Psychology II (4)

Note: To satisfy the above prerequisites, Oregon State's College of Liberal Arts recommends that you complete the human lifespan development microcredential before enrolling in the applied behavior support basics microcredential.

Please contact the program lead for more details or connect with the Ecampus enrollment services team to learn more about these prerequisites.

Skills

The in-demand skills you’ll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

• Human development
• Disability justice principles
• Behavioral intervention

Start working toward a degree in psychology

Once you complete a microcredential in applied behavior support basics, you can apply the 12 credits you earn directly toward Oregon State’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology.

If you plan to apply these credits toward a full degree, we encourage you to first contact the program to learn about the degree requirements. Please note that acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.