Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of West Florida's Master of Arts in Exceptional Student Education - Applied Behavior Analysis program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified behavior analysts. The program meets the curriculum requirements for multiple applied behavior analysis certification exams and provides a comprehensive understanding of the ethical application of behavior analysis.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 30-33
• Course Length: 8-16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 1824 months

Courses and Requirements

The program includes a total of 30-33 credit hours and requires the following courses:

• EDF 6225 - Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDF 6226 - Behavioral Assessments
• EDF 6223 - Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support
• EDF 6222 - Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDF 6224 - Supervision and Management Fluency
• EDF 6437 - Measurement and Single Case Design
• EDF 6557 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
• EEX 6051 - Exceptionalities
• Choose 3 of the following:
  • EDF 6325 - Autism and the Law
  • EDF 6221 - Intensive Intervention in Autism and Related Disabilities
  • EDF 6229 - Curriculum Design for Behavior Analysis
  • EDF 6944 - Advanced Single Case Design
  • EDF 6647 - Behavior Systems Analysis
  • EDF 6220 - Behavior Analysis of Performance
  • EDF 6939 - Behavior Analysis in Organizations
  • EDF 6943 - Applied Single Case Design
• Required for students pursuing the International Behavior Analyst Credential:
  • EDF 6227 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Admission Requirements

To be considered for provisional admission, applicants must have:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• A GPA of at least 3.0 on a bachelor's degree
• A letter of intent following the instructions and rubric
• Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is not English)

Application Deadlines

• Fall Deadline: July 1
• Spring Deadline: December 1
• Summer Deadline: April 1

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates of the program can work in a variety of exciting environments, such as hospitals, private practice, and other organizations. Job titles may include:

• Behavior Analysts
• Behavior Analyst Consultants
• Clinical Directors The average salary for a Behavior Analyst is $73,246, and the annual nationwide demand for individuals holding BCBA or BCBA-D certification has increased each year since 2010.

Cost and Financial Aid

• Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour: $384.60
• Total Tuition (30-33 credit hours): $11,538.00-$12,974.49 The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.

Featured Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• EDF 6222 - Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDF 6226 - Behavioral Assessments
• EDF 6557 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDF 6224 - Supervision and Management Fluency

Related Programs

The University of West Florida also offers other programs related to Applied Behavior Analysis, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Online Certificates
• Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Online - Special Education
• Applied Behavior Analysis Undergraduate Online Certificate
• Health Sciences B.S. Online - Behavior Analysis