Student Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in Master of Science in Behavior Analysis program will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the use and interpretation of data obtained using single-subject research designs.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge related to the assumptions and practice of behavioral assessment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to behavior analysis, learning, application of principles of behavior, and knowledge of ethics and professional behavior.
Our asynchronous online program is designed to prepare students to work in applied settings as a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and to pursue further graduate study.
Applications and application deadline
The number of students admitted to the program is limited. Completed applications must be submitted by April 15. Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on a space available basis. Students are only admitted fall semester.
Admission Requirements
Degree seeking applicants
Applicants must meet the following conditions to be considered.
- Apply to the MS Behavior Analysis program.
- Be fully admitted to UCM by the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Have minimum GPA of 3.00 from an accredited institution.
- Completed one undergraduate course in Psychology of Learning and Conditioning or Behavior Analysis with a grade of B or better.
- Submit your response to the questions related to the scenario provided.
Selection of applicants will be based on the applicant’s GPA and consistency of the scenario responses.
Program options
There are 24 core credit hours and two program options: (a) Behavior Analysis and Therapy (12 credit hours), or (b) Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder (12 credit hours) for a total of 36 credit hours.
All students must satisfactorily complete the 24 core curriculum and 12 credit hours in one of the options to be eligible for the Master of Science in Behavior Analysis degree.
Transfer credit
No more than 9 graduate hours may be applied to the M.S. in Behavior Analysis. The chair of the school must approve these graduate hours. All courses must also meet the time limits established by the Graduate Studies office. Upon acceptance into the program, the student will be assigned a program graduate adviser and will be able to apply for federal financial aid.
Non-Degree Seeking
Non-degree seeking applicants can complete the 24 core credit hors through our program. However, please note that full eligibility for the BCBA exam also requires a graduate-level degree and completion of supervised fieldwork. Applicants must obtain both requirements independently, outside our program. Non-degree seeking students must complete the application process and meet the admission requirements described above.
Eligibility to enroll in MS-Behavior Analysis courses
- Be fully admitted to UCM by the Office of graduate Studies.
- Admitted to the program as a degree or non-degree seeking student.
