Master of Arts (M.A.) Applied Behavior Analysis

The master's degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a program housed in the Department of Educational studies within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. It is designed to produce highly educated and experienced practitioners in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a rapidly growing profession locally, nationally, and internationally. Graduates of the Applied Behavior Analysis program will be able to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BACB®). The program prepares candidates to work with a variety of individual issues including, but not limited to, autism, developmental disabilities, learning issues, and other behavior disorders. Graduates can gain employment in a variety of settings including private practice, public and private special education schools, ABA clinics, hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and adult services agencies. The Applied Behavior Analysis program provides a balance between rigorous academics, scholarship, and clinical experience, preparing candidates to become exemplary practitioners and scientists in the field of ABA. Potential students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with any laws that may regulate the licensing or practice of behavior analysts in their state.