Verified Course Sequence
A Verified Course Sequence (VCS) is a set of courses that has been verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as meeting specific coursework requirements, content hours, and faculty standards.
An institution may offer a VCS embedded within a degree program, as a stand-alone sequence (certificate program), or both. A VCS may offer coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level. Some programs may elect to further separate VCS programs by masters- and doctoral-level coursework.
VCS Programs
ABAI has two types of VCSs: verified coursework for Behavior Analyst Certification Board examination applications and verified coursework for a certificate of completion from ABAI in Culturo-Behavior Science studies.
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| Verification of the course sequence meets coursework eligibility criteria for either BCBA Option 1 or BCaBA coursework requirements as part of the application for BACB examinations. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. |
Verification of the course sequence meets coursework eligibility criteria for a certificate of completion in Culturo-Behavior Science studies from the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they earn the certificate.
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VCS and Accreditation
ABAI VCS is not ABAI Accreditation. Verification indicates that coursework meets the minimum content-hour requirements for eligibility criteria. Accreditation is a peer-review process guided by standards in which a program completes a comprehensive review of the overall coursework, faculty, research, curriculum, experiential learning, and outcome measures of the overall program. Although complete programs that contain a VCS may apply for accreditation from ABAI, it is not required.
VCS Outcomes
- Completion of a VCS may not grant completion of a degree; a university or institution awards the degree after all institutional requirements are met.
- Completion of a VCS does not authorize an individual to become certified, licensed, or credential. Specific country, state, or third-party requirements must be met.
- Completion of a BACB VCS does not grant approval of an examination application. Each application is reviewed by the BACB and includes additional requirements.
- Completion of a BACB VCS does not award BACB certification. Certificates of completion provided by a program or university are not to be confused with BACB certification.
- Completion of a CBS VCS does not award a credential - the CBS certificate of completion indicates ABAI has recognized a student's completion of rigorous coursework and specialized trianing in the area of Culturo-Behavior Science.
FAQs for Verified Course Sequence Transfer