Online Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
Prepare your career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is the scientific study of behavior. ABA is both an applied science and a professional practice.
As a profession, ABA is on the forefront in providing solutions to challenges faced by teachers, families, clinicians, employers, and individuals themselves seeking an improved quality of life.
Graduates of the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis are teachers, clinicians, therapists, consultants, program developers, and administrators.
Bay Path's Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis is ranked #4 Nationally by www.bestcolleges.com for Best Online Master's in Behavioral Psychology Programs.
The ABA program is 100% online; making it flexible to earn your Applied Behavior Analysis degree in just 2 years.
Bay Path's Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Degree program:
- Prepares students to practice as scientists and clinicians in settings committed to the use of evidence-based behavioral treatment to address behavior and performance challenges
- Prepares graduates to pursue credentialing in ABA and advance in professional settings that provide ABA services Includes a course sequence verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as meeting the 5th edition coursework requirement for students taking the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) examination, in addition to providing advanced instruction in verbal behavior, staff training, and supervision, functional/ experimental analysis of behavior, and behavioral education systems
- Provides graduate students an opportunity for supervised practice in a variety of special interest applications of ABA, including Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), health & safety, sports & fitness, supervision & staff training, and environmental sustainability (among others)
- Includes coursework and 2,000 hours of supervised, independent fieldwork overseen by experienced, supportive faculty (supervisors)
- Offers intensive study for BACB® Exam Preparation
- Leads to the eligibility to sit for the BACB® CERTIFICATION EXAM
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Master's/EdS in Applied Behavior Analysis program options
All program options provide graduate-level instruction in Applied Behavior Analysis aligned with BACB® 5TH Edition Task List and fulfill all supervised fieldwork requirements included in revised fieldwork standards (both restricted and unrestricted hours completed).
- 48 Credit MS in ABA (includes coursework and supervision required to qualify for the BACB® Certification Exam)
- 51 credit EdS in ABA (for candidates with an MS or MA in a related field; includes ABA coursework and supervision with applied research focus)
- 57 Credit MS in ABA with Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration
- 60 Credit MS in ABA with Supervision, Training and Organization Behavior Management (OBM) Concentration
- 60 Credit MS in ABA with Applied Verbal Behavior Concentration
- 60 Credit MS in ABA with Trauma-Informed Practice Concentration
Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program (MS/EdS) Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Program?
You can start your Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in June, September, or January.
Can I complete the Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Degree while working full-time?
The majority of our students are working full-time and are able to manage their academic coursework with their outside commitments.
Does the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program include BACB preparation?
Yes. The ABA Program at Bay Path provides the following supports to all students:
Instructor-led study sessions: For students enrolled in the ABA program, instructor-led review sessions are offered online continuously through the academic year, on average 3 times weekly. These reviews supplement classroom instruction and individualized sessions with supervisors. They cover a range of topics individually selected based on on-going student performance data or topics individually requested by students. Reviews include clarification of concepts, completion of practice exam questions, and review of related literature. High rates of active student responding during review sessions build skill acquisition and fluency. Sessions are offered weeknights and weekend mornings, to accommodate varying student schedules, are free of charge to ABA students, and allow students to continually monitor their own progress as well as to practice generalized responding.
Intensive Reviews: Prior to high-stakes exams, intensive 3-day reviews are held at each of our program sites, providing a comprehensive overview of all curricular areas, mock exams, probe exams, and a review of exam-taking strategies. Currently, the program contracts with Orlando Behavior Health to provide this intensive review for students enrolled at Bay Path University; this review is offered free of charge on-site at Bay Path University for students enrolled in the ABA program.
Is the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis offered online?
Yes, the course schedule and supervision are 100% online. Students learn in a small, intimate, highly dynamic, and interactive online community. Remote supervision is provided; in specific cases onsite supervision may be arranged between the student and an approved setting
How much is tuition for the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program?
The cost per credit is $735/credit.
Can I get help paying for my Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program?
Yes, financial aid is available.
Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes, graduate credits can be transferred into the Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program.
Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.
Will I have access to learning resources?
Yes. Students have access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.
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The Bay Path Advantage in Applied Behavior Analysis
A Tradition of Excellence
Bay Path has a tradition of excellence in applied science and psychology. As well as credentialed academics, our Applied Behavior Analysis Faculty have years of experience in real-world settings, in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, in special education, in public and private school settings, with children with autism spectrum disorders, providing in-home services, in residential facilities, and with individuals across all age ranges and ability categories.
Professional Credentials
“The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the courses in this sequence toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.”
Nationally Ranked
Bay Path's Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis is ranked #4 Nationally by www.bestcolleges.com for Best Online Master's in Behavioral Psychology Programs.
"I chose the field of applied behavior analysis because my desire was to teach children who want to learn, but need to be educated using a more individualized style which would suit their learning needs."
Marcia Tate BCBA® G'14
MSEd in Applied Behavior Analysis
Meet the Program Director
Program Director Dr. Susan Ainsleigh, EdD, BCBA-D®, is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA®), licensed behavior analyst (LABA/ MA) and licensed special education teacher in Massachusetts. She brings to her Bay Path students more than 20 years of experience addressing behavior issues in schools, early intervention programs, and adult service settings, as well as establishing ABA programs in higher education.
What makes Bay Path University's Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis stand out?
- For the preparation to become certified in the field – not only through coursework but through certification exam prep that includes weekly study sessions and mock exams.
For our high-quality fieldwork experience, structured and highly relevant supervision curriculum, and dedicated supervisors – all arranged for you to ensure successful experiential learning.
For our interactive and supportive community of students who meet regularly to study, work on applied projects, and help each other succeed!
About Bay Path University
Our Mission and Vision
Since Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, its goal has been to provide a practical, affordable, and career oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities, while working t ensure that every learner’s dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized.
Accreditation
Bay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Flexible and Affordable
Bay Path was one of the first universities to pioneer online learning. Our graduate courses are a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous, letting you study when it works for you. We recognize the investment you are making in your education and continuously strive to ensure we provide the highest possible value.
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