University Partnerships

Hopebridge Opportunities for Higher Education

Want to go back to school to work towards becoming a BCBA? How about a master’s degree in psychology or speech-language pathology? With university partnerships around the country, there are perks of working with Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers while advancing your education.

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At Hopebridge, we pour into our people. Just as we love to see our children learn and grow, we aim to cultivate our clinicians and crew right here at home. In addition to the internal development programs we offer, we also have partnerships and affiliations with universities around the country to make higher education more accessible.

What does this mean for you? When you work at Hopebridge, you have the opportunity to expand your own skillset and knowledge while lowering the cost of your education through tuition discount.

No matter what state you live in, or whether you want an in-person experience or online education, our university partnerships allow us to pass on the benefits to Hopebridge team members and their immediate family members. From applied behavior analysis and mental health counseling, to social work and nursing, the world is now your oyster.

Scroll this page for a peek at the opportunities with some of our partners, and if you’re interested in learning more, please feel free to connect directly to these universities.

Ball State University

Our partnership with Ball State University enables Hopebridge team members to receive up to 10% tuition discounts to enroll in the school’s ABA program, which is the largest of its kind in the nation. You’ll be in good company if you choose to apply – with the application fee waived – as many of Hopebridge’s fellows are working toward their master’s degree in applied behavior analysis at BSU. Ball State’s BCBA first-time example pass rate is among the highest in the nation for high-enrolled programs and offers multiple pathways to prepare its students for the credential.

Bellevue University

Among one of America’s top online colleges and universities, our connection with Bellevue University offers perks to our team members who wish to pursue their higher education. Through this partnership, Hopebridge employees can receive up to $5,250 in tuition assistance, while immediate family members can receive up to $3,500 in support. This opportunity covers more than 120 degrees and certifications, plus flexible online class options, which allows participants to expand their knowledge while also growing their careers.

Capella University

Hopebridge’s partnership with Capella University offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, including applied behavior analysis, clinical and mental health counseling, social work, education and public health. Hopebridge employees and their immediate family members receive 10% off tuition for all degree programs, plus can receive 50% off their first 12-week FlexPath session for undergraduate programs. Hopebridge students may also be eligible for a $5,000 scholarship.

Florida Tech

Hopebridge team members interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) can work towards their degree at Florida Tech through online and on-site programs with a 10% tuition discount. As the largest provider of online behavior analytic coursework, Florida Tech ABA Online students consistently score well above the national average on BCaBA and BCBA exams. Financial assistance and flexible course schedules are available.

National University

Students who choose to continue their education at National University while working at Hopebridge can receive a 15% tuition discount scholarship in applicable programs. Hopebridge employees’ immediate family members can also receive a 10% tuition discount. The Hopebridge tuition reduction scholarship can be applied to most bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, including those related to a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Arts in Human Behavior, Master of Arts in Performance Psychology, Master of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and more.

Northeastern University

Hopebridge’s relationship with Northeastern University provides our team members with exclusive education benefits. With a long-standing reptuation for excellence in health sciences, Northeastern offers premier programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Employees receive a 10% discount on undergraduate coursework and a 20% discount on graduate coursework. This includes all undergraduate courses, degree programs and certificates by the College of Professional Studies (CPS), as well as all graduate programs and certificates offered by EDGE.

Purdue University Global

Our relationship with Purdue University Global provides a chance for a range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, including healthcare administration, education, nursing and psychology, and ABA coursework, which can help prepare you for the BCBA exam and BCaBA exam. Financial perks include tuition reduction of 20% for undergraduate, 25% discount for Indiana undergraduate, and a 14% discount for graduate work.

University of California Santa Barbara

The UCSB program is designed for working professionals aiming to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). Special discounts for Hopebridge employees include a $75 discount per course (please see the University Partners Sharepoint for the discount code; additional discounts are not cumulative). Students will have the flexibility to fulfill each week’s coursework requirements at their convenience. UC Santa Barbara’s Highly qualified instructors are available around the clock and hold multiple office hours each week to support students, and Hopebridge Fellows will receive top quality supervision alongside their coursework.

Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

Hopebridge is excited to launch a partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development for its Online Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. If interested, please connect with your supervisor or business partner to learn more about this exciting opportunity and the discounts available to Hopebridge employees.

What Students From Hopebridge Have to Say …

“The support from Hopebridge team members was the best part of the Fellowship program. Grad school is hard, then you have to take on the beast that is the board exam. It helped to have someone in my court telling me that I could do it; that I knew these questions and not to overthink them. They really hit home so I could grow and serve these families once I passed the exam.”

– Michelle Beliveau-Miner, Assistant Clinical Director and BCBA

“It’s so rare to get this condensed of an introduction to autism. In most other pediatric settings, you’ll have some exposure to kids with autism, but this was a huge crash course on so many elements of the spectrum I wouldn’t have found anywhere else.”

– Leah, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)