BEAR Center
The Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center is a university clinic and research facility overseen by the Department of Psychological Sciences. The BEAR Center seeks to provide behavior and learning support for multiple members of the community, including children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or traumatic brain injury. In addition, family and school support is offered for children with difficult or problematic behaviors, and assistance to organizations is provided to increase employee performance and productivity. All services and supports are individually designed to meet the needs of our clients and ensure a successful outcome!
About ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of methods and strategies, derived from the science of behavior analysis, to solving socially significant problems. Behavior analysis is a natural science approach to psychology that emphasizes the relationship between observable behaviors and the environment in which they occur.
RBT Certification
The BEAR Center offers a 40 hour training designed to meet the eligibility requirements. For more information on becoming an RBT, see this link.
For more information on the RBT training offered by the BEAR Center or to register for this training, please see the continuing education and workforce development page by following this link.
How to make a referral
To make a referral, please contact our office by phone at 906-227-2994 or email at info@bearcenter.nmu.edu. Contact information can also be found at the following link.
Contact Information
Email: info@bearcenter.nmu.edu
Main Office: 906-227-2994