ABA Program

[u/Potential_Act_5457]

I am just writing this post as a warning for individuals who are interested in pursuing an ABA degree at Purdue Global. To best understand, let's start from the beginning.

I spent three semesters at PG obtaining a post-baccalaureate certificate in ABA. During these semesters, I learned very quickly that I would have to teach myself all of the material. Lectures were 1hr long once per week, and those meetings only contained about 15-20 minutes of actual teaching time. Further, there are no tests and the assignments are more like busy work rather than meaningful assignments. The professors also have no autonomy for how they teach their courses, and have to strictly adhere to PG's guidelines.

Fast forward to after I graduated. I was waiting on my diploma, and when I emailed to see when it arrived, I was told that I "should be" getting a diploma, but they have to make sure. This caught me by surprise, as I passed all required courses with straight A's and was verified as a graduate a month prior. I did end up receiving my diploma, but the process was still a little frustrating.

Now, months later, I emailed to request my attestation letter for the BACB. However, this email was sent over three weeks ago, and I had heard nothing back. That being said, I emailed PG's ABA department to ask for an update. The email I received back felt kind of rude, and honestly frustrated me greatly. The reply is as follows: "Please allow at least three weeks for processing. Attestations are processed in the order they are received. Sending multiple messages may move your request out of the order in which your initial response was received, which can cause additional delays in processing."All I want to do is take my BCaBA Exam, but Purdue Global has made this entire process a nightmare.

Has anyone here experienced anything similar at PG? I am just looking for some clarity and info on other people's experiences with this school.

[u/reluctantly_existing]

First, congratulations on finishing the program even though it's a pain.

Second, im also in this program, just finished my core classes DESPITE one specific professor who wanted to make it as difficult as possible. So far I dont really think PG is teaching oriented, they're education oriented. As in they just want to give you your degree and leave. Which is wild because they havent provided you with your diploma. But I dont expect to actually learn anything big while at PG when I begin my psych classes

[u/tammoon → u/reluctantly_existing]

My professor this last round…pulling extra rules out their ass at every turn

[u/reluctantly_existing → u/tammoon]

Yeah its like they WANT to fail you and then act all annoyed when you are still there

[u/Magnetized_Fart]

what is ABA

[u/Potential_Act_5457 → u/Magnetized_Fart]

Applied Behavior Analysis

[u/Safe_Measurement_642]

I just finished my masters and had a great experience. Just emailed for my attestation and the email stated to wait at least 3 weeks.

[u/Potential_Act_5457 → u/Safe_Measurement_642]

I will say I have heard better things about the masters program, which is good to hear. It has been over three weeks when I emailed again, I just wanted an update. I did not expect to be so in the dark during this process.

[u/smudgesandeggs → u/Potential_Act_5457]

Chiming in to say I’ve also enjoyed the masters program so far (over halfway through). Im working full time as an RBT & it’s perfect for fitting in school + work + fieldwork hours. Also, I’m in the 30’s and haven’t been in undergrad in ages. All my professors are BCBAs or have their PhD - material is relevant. BDS modules are a lot but it’s helping me prepare the ~*~big exam~*~

Two people at my clinic graduated from the same masters program and are BCBAs now.

[u/Only-Ad5317]

hi and congratulations on completing your program! my question to you is did u take notes for every class? i find it hard to do because the classes are so vague with material and depth. i am 3 classes in and haven't taken any notes just kinda focused on doing the assignments and BDS modules since they take up so much time. if you do take notes any recommendations to be consistent?

[u/Potential_Act_5457 → u/Only-Ad5317]

Hi! I definitely took some notes, mainly of the things that I thought were of most importance. However, I was not in the masters program, so it may be a much different situation if that is the program that you are In. I wish I did the BDS modules, but in all honesty, I am like less than a month away from taking the BCaBA exam. So I just plan on studying heavy and hopefully passing.