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.

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

 

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Number of students whose degrees were conferred by the program.

25

21

25

20

31

Number of completed applications received.

72

78

98

135

161

Number of students admitted

30

20

30

27

41

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

68

57

66

60

61

Number of students no longer enrolled

5

5

6

N/A

N/A

Median years to program completion (online)

3.25

2.5

2.5

3

3

Median years to program completion (on campus)

2.25

2.5

2.25

2.25

2.5

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

TBD

93%

91%

100%

82%

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.