Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. Accreditation and Outcomes

The master's in Applied Behavior Analysis has depth and flexibility and is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board and graduates meet the academic requirements for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Apply to be part of the on-campus cohort or the only accredited online ABA program in the world. Our students have come from 18 countries, all the Canadian provinces and 49 states.

This program boasts:
  • All courses taught by full-time faculty with Ph.D.s
  • Conceptual and practical coursework
  • Close faculty support to publish, present and pursue your professional goals 

Students receive advanced academic and professional training in behavior analysis for careers in autism, functional analysis, developmental disabilities, community integration strategies, self-injurious behavior, program evaluation and organizational development, and staff training and development.

Statistics on graduates with BCBA pass rates and number of students

 

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program.

TBA

25

20

31

27

26

27

Number of completed applications received.

TBA

101

146

133

111

108

96

Number of students enrolled in the program on January 1 of the reporting year.

TBA

80

61

64

69

72

71

Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (report on a 4-point scale).

TBA

3.49

3.65

3.41

3.23

3.23

3.33

Percentage of first-time candidates passing the BCBA certification examination.

93%

91%

100%

82%

90%

100%

96%

BCBA Pass Rates (PDF)

Additional Student Information

 

The mission of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis is to produce behavior analysts with academic, research, clinical and professional skills that meet the needs of their various clients, employers and other academic entities around the world in a rigorous and effective manner.