Program Overview

Educational Psychology

The Educational Psychology program at Baylor University's Moody School of Education offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• Gifted & Talented Supplemental
• All-Level Special Education
• Minor in Educational Psychology

Graduate Programs

• PhD in Educational Psychology
  • Why the PhD in Educational Psychology?
  • Admission Information - PhD
  • Degree Information - PhD
  • Financial Assistance - PhD
  • PhD Specializations
    • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
    • Gifted and Talented Education
    • Quantitative Methods
    • Special Education
• PhD in School Psychology
• Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology - Dallas or Waco
• MSEd in Educational Psychology
  • General Degree
  • Gifted and Talented Specialization
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration

Areas of Study

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Gifted & Talented Education
• Quantitative Methods
• School Psychology
• Special Education

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis is using the science of behavior to make meaningful impacts on people's lives. The Baylor University ABA program emphasizes how to implement ABA-based interventions to teach people with disabilities new skills and reduce problem behavior.

Application Requirements

• Personal statement
• Resume
• GRE Scores
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Undergraduate Transcripts

The ABA Program

• Prepares students to use evidence-based interventions to help children with developmental disabilities, such as autism.
• Combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences with children at Baylor CARE and other community programs.
• Offers students internships with local ABA providers.
• Offers students the opportunity to get involved in applied research at Baylor CARE.
• Offered within master's and doctoral degree plans.
• Prepares graduates to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.

Why Choose Baylor's ABA Program?

• Competitive applicants for the master's program with a concentration in ABA receive a tuition discount.
• Prior to their enrollment semester, students may participate in a job fair.
• Students receive supervised field experience working with children with developmental disabilities at Baylor CARE.
• MSEd program with a summer start date can be completed in 15 months.

Verified Course Sequence Pass Rates

The Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) publishes pass-rate information for all institutions with verified course sequence (VCS).

Certification and Licensure

Students interested in a career in applied behavior analysis should be aware of the two primary credentials that are often needed: board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and licensed behavior analyst (LBA).

ABA Coursework

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination:

• EDP 5302 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDP 5354 Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDP 5357 Single Subject Research Design
• EDP 5358 Teaching Individuals with Autism & Developmental Disabilities
• EDP 5301 Philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDP 5361 Challenging Behavior
• EDP 5374 Managing Behavior Change Program

Application Deadlines

• PhD (Apply by Dec. 1)
• MA (Apply by Feb. 1)