Overview
5 Reasons to Choose MSUB for this Degree
Offered fully online to provide flexibility at a distance
Our ABA program has a course sequence and intensive practicum approved by the BACB, and the College of Education is NCATE accredited
Affordable tuition from a state university system and WICHE program
Our students have a high rate of employment or job promotions after graduation
Coursework and internships prepare you to take the Board Certified Behavior analyst Exam (or BCaBA Exam)
Careers: What can you do with a degree in ABA?
- Behavior Analyst
- Training Coordinator
- Special Education Teacher
- Behavior Consultant
- In-home Program Coordinator
- Program Supervisor & Early Childhood Intervention Specialist for Children with Autism
- Foster Parent Consultant
- Forensic Behavior Analyst
Many of our recent graduates responded to a Graduate Data survey taken 9 months after graduation. Of the 18 graduates who did respond to the survey, 16 or 89% are employed in their field. They reported an average salary of $48,530.
Is the study of Applied Behavior Analysis right for me?
Quality of Life:If you're interested in helping people achieve a well-balanced lifestyle to the maximum extent possible, then ABA is for you.
Science and Art:If you want to learn how to use techniques grounded in behavioral principles such as positive reinforcement and precision teaching, ABA is for you.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Research in Special Programs
- Advanced Human Development & Learning
- Ethics in Education and Human Services
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations
- Assessment and Program Planning
- Data-based Instruction
- Autism: Characteristics and Interventions
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
Online
- Fully structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request
Disciplines
Psychology Special Education Counselling View 152 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Criteria
Admission Procedures
- Complete Graduate Student Application
- Submit Official Transcripts from all Institutions Attended
- Payment of Nonrefundable $40 Application Fee
- Submit Admission Test Scores - GRE
Tuition Fee
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International
1088 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1088 USD per credit and a duration of . -
National
540 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 540 USD per credit and a duration of .
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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