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Plans of Study

BACB Eligibility Requirements are changing:

BACB Eligibility Requirements are changing Jan. 1, 2027. We will be phasing in the new requirements for new ABA Online students starting Spring 2025. All VCS courses will become 3 credits. If you cannot apply to test before Jan. 1, 2027, bridging courses will be available. You can review BACB changes here: March 2022 Newsletter.

Plans Of Study And General Advising

Your plan of study will guide your course registration each semester. Students follow the plan of study for the program they are admitted to right from their first semester, whether they start in Spring, Summer or Fall.

Due to the compounding nature of the coursework, students must follow the plan exactly to ensure mastery before progressing. Not following the plan may delay graduation, require repeating courses or result in course failure.

You'll follow the standard program plan for your certificate or degree unless you have completed previous coursework with Florida Tech. The student services team will direct you to the appropriate plan based on your program and prior coursework at Florida Tech. ABA Online students do not have individually assigned advisors. 

Use the downloadable version of your plan of study and your unofficial transcript or CAPP (Degree Evaluation) report in PAWS to determine if you are on track to graduate and when you should petition to graduate.  (Previous 4th edition Florida Tech students should use the CAPP report version.)

More Information

Registration information

Access your unofficial transcript

How to run a CAPP report

ABA Class Schedule

Academic Calendar

Advising Questions?

If you have questions or a specific exception to the plan of study, please email ABA Online

Program Plans

More Program Information

Changing your Major

Need to change your major? Here's how to make your request.

If you applied for the incorrect program or want to change your major, please follow the instructions below.

The process for changing your major depends on your current and new program. Be sure to follow the specific instructions for the type of change you want to make.

  • Certificate changing to Master's or
    Master's changing to Certificate or
    4th/5th Transition Coursework changing to Certificate/Master's or
    Certificate/Master's changing to 4th/5th Transition Coursework (Non-Matriculating Student)

    Use the Application Portal to request this type of change.

    1. Log in to your application portal
    2. Click the blue link that says “graduate” then select “request to change your major”
    3. Complete application information as appropriate:
      • Where would you like to study? Online
      • Student Type: Select the type you want to change to (e.g., Certificate Program-Graduate, Master's or Non-matriculating)
      • What would you like to study? Select the name of your new program.
      • Entry Term: Select the term you wish to start the new program.
    4. Upload unofficial transcript copies for all college work. If you are requesting to change to the master's program, you'll need to upload a résumé too.
    5. Complete the application in full and sign. Review and submit the request. 

     

  • Certificate changing to Certificate or
    Certificate changing to “Assistant Behavior Analyst along the way” to master’s (“along the way”…students enrolled in the master’s program but want to get an Assistant Behavior Analyst certificate “along the way”)

    Use the Change of Major form to request this type of change.

    1. Email Student Records to request the Change of Major form
    2. Complete the form and obtain required signatures
    3. Return the completed form to Student Records for processing.

     

  • Master's changing to a different Master's  or
    Transition to or from an on-campus program

    Use PAWS to request this type of change.

    1. Log in to PAWS
    2. Select the Student tab
    3. Select Change of Major to submit your request.

Note: If you have not been enrolled for two or more years you cannot submit a Change of Major but must reapply for admission.

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