Overview

While it’s true that Ball State University has the largest Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in the nation, you will still receive individual attention from our renowned faculty who are dedicated to your success. The quality and rigor of the ABA courses you will take speak for themselves, as Ball State’s BCBA first-time exam pass rate is among the highest in the nation for high-enrolled programs. Ball State offers multiple pathways to prepare you for this credential, at a lower cost than other highly enrolled master’s in ABA programs.

Career Outcomes

Your master’s in ABA will translate to several employment sectors including schools, hospitals, mental health centers, behavioral centers, and residential facilities where you’ll help clients improve language, motor, social, and reasoning skills. The skills you learn at Ball State can be immediately applied to your career.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Counselor

Mental Health Professional

Program Manager

Project Manager

School Psychologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Behavioral Consultation

Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis

Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis

Research Methods for Behavior Analysis

Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions and Treatments for Persons with Autism

Field-Based Experience in Autism

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.

GRE is not required.
Students with an undergraduate GPA of less than 2.75 may be considered for earned admission.
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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Out-of-State

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10208 USD / year

≈ 10208 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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