Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Science
Introduction
The field of applied behavior analysis is growing at a rapid pace, and it’s an incredibly wide-reaching discipline. Behavior analysts work with a variety of client populations and settings:
- Large companies to increase employee satisfaction and retention
- Athletes to improve overall performance
- Teachers to increase classroom management practices and student success
- Clients seeking support with health and wellness routines
- Government agencies working in the criminal justice field
- Individuals with autism to increase socially significant behaviors and independence
麻豆社’s innovative M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares you for professional BCBA certification. You’ll build a strong foundation in the science of behaviorism through in-depth coursework and immersive field experiences.
Pathway to BCBA Certification
Our ABA program prepares students to apply for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst.
Rich Fieldwork Experiences
Gain valuable experience in healthcare facilities, outpatient clinicals, public schools, and other settings related to behavior change.
Networking Opportunities
Build relationships with your peers, professors, and industry leaders. Your classroom and fieldwork experiences alike can connect you with career opportunities.
Academics
Program Overview & Outcomes
In our rigorous, 39-credit ABA master’s program, you will learn to:
- Measure and analyze dimensions of behavior
- Design and implement appropriate and ethical behavior change procedures
- Apply the principles of behavior change in business, counseling, and education settings
- Communicate skillfully across multidisciplinary teams
Rooted in JCU’s Jesuit values of whole-person care, you will also develop into a compassionate, ethical leader ready to positively impact lives.
Admissions & Aid
Learn more about applying to the behavior analysis master’s program at 麻豆社.
To apply to the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program at JCU, you need:
- an undergraduate degree in a recognized area from an accredited institution
- an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
The following documents are required for a complete application to the ABA program:
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume/CV, which includes work and volunteer experience
- Two letter(s) of recommendation
- Letter of intent - in 400-600 words, explain your career objectives and goals
Applicants may also be required to participate in an on-campus or online interview.
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. However, for best consideration, applications for specific terms should be received by these dates:
- May 1 - for fall semester start
- Feb. 1 - for summer semester start
- Feb. 15 - for graduate assistant positions
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Careers
Where Our Alumni Go
Graduates of JCU’s ABA program are prepared for rewarding careers in autism intervention, general and special education, healthcare, human resources, and other areas. They work as case managers, program directors, coaches, and counselors — among many other roles.
