This degree will allow you to work as a BCBA anywhere in the country, since it’s a national certification. The field of ABA is lucrative throughout the country and many new ABA agencies open on a constant basis.

This accelerated degree can be completed in five semesters.

As stated above, there are two credentials that you can earn– LBA (NYS) and BCBA (BACB).

To apply for BCBA certification, students must complete 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork. Students may fulfill their fieldwork requirements during the course of the program. 

To apply for LBA certification, students must complete 1,500 hours of supervised fieldwork. These are included in the 2,000 hours mentioned above. 150 of the fieldwork hours must be completed during the Practicum courses. Students who reside in NY need to be supervised by an LBA.

Students who complete the required fieldwork hours will be eligible to apply for licensure and take the licensing exams following graduation.

There are numerous agencies and fieldwork opportunities available throughout the tri-state area. Students are free to arrange their own fieldwork positions in the agency of their choice provided they will receive proper supervision.

For students who wish to avail themselves of our resources, Sara Schenirer/ Manhattanville is excited to have partnered with Proud Moments ABA, a full-service ABA agency, which can provide all required fieldwork hours for our students. Proud Moments ABA features numerous sites conveniently located throughout the tri-state area.

If you wish to complete the required fieldwork hours while in the program, you will likely be unable to maintain separate employment. Please note, however, that students are generously compensated for their fieldwork hours by the agency for which they are employed. Students who wish to complete their required supervision hours at a slower pace have the option to do so.

For 40 years, Sara Schenirer has offered high-quality education, accelerated degrees through partner colleges, an uncompromised environment, and outstanding professors. We are especially proud of the warm and supportive attention every single student receives throughout his years in Sara Schenirer. For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees is confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We work extra hard along with our college partners, to offer personal guidance to every student to ensure their success and timely graduation.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A Yeshiva Degree (BTL) is acceptable.

If you already have a Master’s degree in the field of education, special education, or psychology, you may choose the 33-credit Advanced Certificate in ABA instead of the Master’s degree in ABA. The Advanced Certificate also leads to NYS licensure, but requires fewer courses and features a lower tuition rate. Details on the Advanced Certificate are available here.

All courses are offered online in a hybrid format. Approximately half of the courses are offered live-online, while the remaining are asynchronous.

The live-online classes are offered one/ two times per week on weeknights.

Thanks to a generous discounted rate offered exclusively to students registered through Sara Schenirer, the total cost for the full complement of coursework is only $22,900.

At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year through the federal unsubsidized direct loan program. After the origination fee, the remaining balance due can be paid by semester or on a monthly payment plan. Additionally, students will receive compensation from the supervising agency for their fieldwork hours.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. Manhattanville’s FAFSA school code is 002760. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.

Additionally, there are a number of scholarships open to Jewish graduate students for which we encourage you to apply:

• Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.

• Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

• Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly. Please check scholarship websites for availability and deadlines. Most scholarships are not available every semester.

To request an application, please submit this form.

When completing the application, you will also be requested to supply:

• Undergraduate Transcript(s)
• Resume
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Essay
• Personal Photograph
• Non-refundable Application Fee

Even if you do not have these available at the time of application, we recommend submitting your application immediately and submitting the requested documents as they become available.

Once your application is submitted with all the required documents, an interview will be scheduled to continue the admissions process.

Registration is now open for Fall (September) semester. Applications are accepted until approximately one month before the start of the semester. Please inquire about specific dates for the coming semester.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call our office at 718-633-8557 ext. 40 or email [email protected], and as always, we will be happy to assist you further.