Master’s in applied behavioral analysis (ABA)
An online master’s in applied behavioral analysis can prepare students for work in behavioral therapy and for BCBA certification. The program covers core ABA concepts, research literacy, ethics, and specialized applications such as autism therapy and mental health.
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An online master’s in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is designed for students preparing for careers in behavioral therapy and related fields. The source text notes that ABA has practical applications in psychology, counseling, social work, education, business, consumer research, and marketing. Coursework commonly includes analytical assessments, behavioral conditioning, motivation and reinforcement, and intervention techniques. Programs also emphasize research literacy, professional ethics, and advanced ABA applications, with possible focus areas such as autism therapy, childhood clinical conditions, mental health, and organizational behavior. The program is aimed at students with related undergraduate backgrounds who are working toward board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credentials. Typical completion requires 30–40 credits and, on a full-time schedule, about 2–3 academic years.
Who is this for?
Students with related undergraduate backgrounds who are preparing for careers in behavioral therapy or working toward BCBA certification.
Prerequisites
Applying to an online master's in ABA typically follows the same process as on-campus ABA programs. You'll need to submit the following with your application:
About the Provider
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP), founded in September 2020 by a multidisciplinary faculty group including neuroscientist Michael Silver and author Michael Pollan, conducting psilocybin research into cognition, perception, emotion, and their neural bases in the human brain. BCSP's four pillars of basic science, journalism, culture, and community have established it as a leading interdisciplinary hub for psychedelic research and public engagement, producing The Microdose newsletter and a global clinical trials map.
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- PricePrice on request
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsEthicsanalytical assessmentbehavioral conditioningmotivation and reinforcementintervention techniquesresearch literacyprofessional ethicsapplied behavior analysisbehavioral therapyBCBA exam preparation
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