<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/new-applied-behavioral-analysis-certificate-targets-growing-need-for-autism-support.php" dsn="blogs"><pubDate>07/22/2026</pubDate><title>New Applied Behavioral Analysis certificate targets growing need for autism support</title><main-featured>true</main-featured><category-featured>true</category-featured><summary>The School of Human Ecology in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Education and Human Sciences is launching a new undergraduate certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), designed to prepare students for careers such as Registered Behavior Technicians. This certificate aims to address the increasing demand for trained professionals who support individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and behavioral needs. </summary><image><img src="/news/_images/louisiana-tech-logo-on-blue-background.jpg" alt="Louisiana Tech logo"/></image><tags><tag>Education and Human Sciences</tag></tags></item>