International Designation for ABA Program

Mary Baldwin’s graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has won another major designation: The International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO) recently named it a certified premium global content provider.

That’s big news for program participants — particularly international students interested in studying online.

“Our goal is to ensure ethical practices, protect consumers, and maintain appropriate educational standards throughout the world,” said IBAO co-founder and veteran ABA therapist Michael Mueller. He launched the organization after working with student practitioners in Eastern Europe. “There are many areas around the world where standards around best practices and quality-of-care are [alarmingly subpar],” explained Mueller. That led him to partner with renowned ABA therapists and educators from more than 20 nations to create a sanctioning institution aimed at affecting global parity.

One such expert was MBU’s pioneering director of Autism Studies & ABA, Rachel Potter.

“Collaborating with agencies like the IBAO enables us to impact the field for the benefit of clients, colleagues, and caregivers on a global scale,” said Potter. The work also helps reduce obstacles to quality education by bringing more online learning opportunities to international students.

Mueller praised MBU’s program as exemplary, citing its mission of “empowering learners and future behavior analysts [by training them to] practice in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and well-informed manner.”