Program Overview

Applied Behavior Analysis Master's

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Program Type

• Major

Format

• Online

Estimated Time to Complete

• 1-2 years

Credit Hours

• 30

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas is a professional practice degree program that is completely online and asynchronous with all courses conveniently offered every semester. It provides the knowledge base for an effective and compassionate practice in applied behavior analysis and meets the coursework requirements for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board.

Why Earn an Applied Behavior Analysis Master's?

Anywhere there are people, there is the opportunity to use behavior analysis to improve their environment and help them reach their full potential.

Curriculum Focus Areas

• Foundational and conceptual knowledge about the science of behavior analysis, behavioral principles and the procedures derived from these principles leading students to flexibly and compassionately apply this knowledge to teach meaningful skills to individuals
• A comprehensive understanding of conducting and evaluating a meaningful assessment of environmental context, skills and areas of strengths and deficits
• An understanding of how to read, understand and use evidence-based strategies based on single-subject research
• Understanding culturally responsive decision-making and ethical behavior in the context of a rapidly diversifying practice
• Behavioral practices in autism and evidence-based staff training

Marketable Skills

• Conduct contingency analyses across population
• Make data-based decisions
• Train staff in ABA procedures
• Develop/implement behavior-change procedures
• Participate in cross-discipline service collaboration

Program Highlights

• This degree can be completed in 1-2 years; part-time pacing allows maximum flexibility.
• All courses are offered each semester, including the summer session, and you may begin the program any semester.
• All of our faculty are well-versed in their areas of study and ready and willing to assist you throughout the program.
• Courses are designed to be completed in numerical sequence as it is a cumulative hierarchal curriculum. All courses are asynchronous and completed online.
• The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified that these courses provide you with the coursework requirements to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination. You will need to meet additional requirements to be eligible to take the examination. In particular, supervision hours must be acquired separately and are not offered as part of the Applied Behavior Analysis degree.

Career Opportunities

A career in Applied Behavior Analysis provides opportunities in a variety of fields, including working with:

• Children with autism
• Employees in large corporations or governmental organizations
• Patients in healthcare institutions
• People with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Students in educational settings

Top Careers & Job Titles

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Behavior Analyst
• Behavior Health Specialist
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Behavioral Specialist
• Educational Consultant
• Curriculum Coordinator
• Clinical Director (BCBA)
• Education and Behavior Specialist

Sample Courses

• Culturally Responsive Ethics in Behavioral Practice (3 hrs)
• ABA Issues: Effective Communication and Collaboration in Behavioral Practice (3 hrs)
• Fundamentals and Techniques of Compassionate and Effective Behavior Change (3 hrs)
• ABA Issues: Behavioral Practice in Autism (3 hrs)
• Improving Staff Performance in Behavioral Practice (3 hrs)
• Meaningful Assessment in Behavioral Practice (3 hrs)