The master’s program in applied behavior analysis requires a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree.

It consists of a core curriculum of

• substantive courses in biological aspects of behavior,
• learning and cognitive aspects of behavior,
• social aspects of behavior and individual differences,

Plus courses in

• basic and applied analysis of behavior,
• behavioral treatment design and data evaluation,
• ethics of behavioral interventions and practicum placement for hands-on experience with relevant behavioral procedures.

In place of a master’s thesis, students are required to apply the skills acquired in the program by completing a full behavioral intervention from incoming evaluation through developing and administering treatment protocols to evaluating outcome.