Master’s in applied behavioral analysis (ABA)
An online master’s in applied behavioral analysis can prepare learners for BCBA certification and careers in therapy, education, and related fields. The program covers behavioral assessment, reinforcement, intervention techniques, ethics, and research literacy.
Course Overview
This online master’s in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is designed to build the knowledge and competencies needed to apply ABA principles in professional settings. The curriculum may include analytical assessments, behavioral conditioning, motivation and reinforcement, intervention techniques, research literacy, professional ethics, and advanced ABA applications. The program is intended for students with related undergraduate backgrounds who are working toward board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credentials. It can also support preparation for careers in therapy, education, business, marketing, and organizational behavior. Online ABA master’s programs typically require 30–40 credits and may take 2–3 academic years to complete on a full-time schedule. Admissions commonly include transcripts, a résumé, a personal statement, and at least one letter of recommendation.
Who is this for?
Students with related undergraduate backgrounds who are preparing for BCBA certification or careers in therapy, education, business, marketing, or organizational behavior.
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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- PriceFree
- FormatSelf-paced
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsEthicsBehavioral assessmentBehavioral conditioningMotivation and reinforcementIntervention techniquesResearch literacyProfessional ethicsApplied behavior analysisBCBA exam preparation
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