Overview

Program Description

In the Applied Behavior Analysis two-year program at California State University Northridge, students can obtain their M.S. degree in preparation for independent practice as Board Certified Behavior Analysts®. The program emphasizes the philosophy, theory, science and methodology that guide clinicians in the field of ABA. Students will learn how to conduct behavioral assessments and to design, implement and monitor outcome-based interventions, while adhering to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) ethical and professional guidelines.

The coursework incorporates practical training with a focus on a conceptual understanding of the science of ABA. The breadth and scientific rigor of this program provides students with the foundation necessary to pursue careers as scientist-practitioners and to become competitive candidates for doctoral training. This program is offered in a cohort model, with sequentially advancing coursework, in collaboration with The Tseng College of Extended Learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will:

Understand how to access professional information and practice within ethical guidelines.

Know the various scopes of practice and research in behavior analysis.

Know how to initiate, continue, modify or discontinue behavior analysis services.

Know how to choose the most effective assessment and behavior change procedures and give preference to scientifically validated methods.

Know how to define and use behavioral principles and concepts in identifying functions of behaviors and making behavioral change.

Know how to select, define, measure, assess, manipulate, record and interpret behaviors and behavior changes.

Know how to use experimentation to assess intervention outcomes using various methods and designs.

Know how to design and use systems for monitoring and carrying out interventions.

Know how to teach various audiences about behavior analysis.

Be ready for in-field and supervised behavior service experiences.

Be prepared to take the board certification exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Psychological Measurement

Becoming a BCBA: Professional and Certification Issues

Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior

Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis

Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support

Ethical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Multidisciplinary Teams

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.

Complete the “International Online Application”

A $55.00 (US currency) non-refundable application fee

All secondary-school records

Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S.institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN

Submit a copy of your passport information page with your documents

A statement of purpose.

Original or certified copies of all postsecondary academic transcripts.

Three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Funding

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