Program Information
Degree Requirements
In order to earn the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis degree, students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, complete at least 42 credit hours of graduate-level coursework including 9 credits of fieldwork, have successfully presented a research thesis, and have passed a mock version of the BCBA exam. For most fieldwork courses (618 - 625) learning credit can be received for completing supervision from a community provider approved by the Director of the program. However all students must provide evidence they are receiving supervision from a qualified BCBA in each semester of the program.
Program Completion Capstone
MSABA students are required to complete a graduate research capstone. MSABA 605 and 611 support capstone development and completion.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the program will follow the university standards for admission to graduate study. Prospective students must have earned the following to be considered for admission (graduate degree GPAs will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA):
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Additional requirements for applicable to international students are found here.
Tuition and Fees:
See Tuition and Fees
Transferring Credit from Other Programs
Students transferring credit from a 4th edition VCS program or who have received explicit instruction in behavior analysis in a graduate program may be eligible for course transfers. All transfer work is approved by the Program Director. Transfer evaluations must be finalized before the student begins his/her coursework.
Academic Sessions
Sessions are offered on a year-round basis.
Fall Semester: Fall I Session and Fall II Session
Spring Semester: Spring I Session and Spring II Session
Summer Semester: Summer I Session and Summer II Session
Fall and spring sessions are primarily 8 weeks. Summer sessions are 7 weeks each.