Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Program

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Master of Science

Objectives for students include: (a) applying their knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within multidisciplinary contexts, (b) communicating their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning their conclusions, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously, (c) undertaking study in a manner that is largely self-directed (Association for Behavior Analysis International Standards 9-106).

In addition, a Capstone Research Project will provide student opportunities for originality in developing and applying ideas within a research context. The knowledge gained in coursework will be integrated into student practice in their chosen area of population specialization through supervised experiential learning.

Additional supervision for professional certification will be available to students at a distance using telepractice independent and group supervision during a second internship year of the program.

Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Program Requirements:

Proposed Course Sequence

Option 1: Full time, 1 year online program, degree only, 53 credits

Year One 

Fall term – Total credits: 14

Title credits
SPED 570 Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis 5
SPED 670 Philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis 3
SPED 671 Experimental Research in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
SPED 571 Applied Behavior Analysis Assessment 3

Winter term – Total credits: 13

title credits
SPED 573 Behavior Change Procedures I 3
SPED 677 Single Case Research Design 5
SPED 672 Experimental Research in ABA LabPrerequisite  SPED 671 2
SPED 572 Behavior Change Group Settings 3

Spring term – Total credits: 11

title credits
SPED 678 Behavior Change Procedures II 3
SPED 679 Personnel Management 3
SPED 676 Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis 5

Additional Programmatic Requirements

Supervised Research Project - Spring

Supervised Practice - Winter/Spring 


Non-Degree Licensure Sequence in Applied Behavior Analysis

Pending Verified Course Sequence approval through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)

Proposed Course Sequence

Option 1: Full time, 33-credit, 1 year online program, no supervision for BCBA licensure

Year One 

Fall term – Total credits: 11

title credits
SPED 570 Principles of ABA 5
SPED 670 Philosophy of ABA 3
SPED 571 Behavior Analysis Assessment 3

Winter term – Total credits: 11

title credits
SPED 573  Behavior Change Procedures I 3
SPED 572  Behavior Change Group Settings 3
SPED 677 Single Case Research Design 5

Spring term – Total credits: 11

title credits
SPED 678  Behavior Change Procedures II 3
SPED 679 Personnel Management 3
SPED 676 Ethics in ABA 5

Additional Programmatic Requirements

Supervised Research Project - Spring

Supervised Practice - Winter/Spring