Overview

Arcadia University tailored the online Applied Behavior Analysis program to provide the right skills and knowledge for this rapidly growing education specialty. The online courses align with the criteria for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensure exam, enabling you to pursue qualifications for in-demand positions after obtaining your master’s degree.

To elevate your employment prospects, you can take electives to earn your Online Graduate Certificate in Autism at the same time as your M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Careers

Arcadia University’s online ABA program gives you a flexible path to careers specializing in assessing behavioral challenges and helping clients overcome them. After finishing this program, you will possess the knowledge and skills for seeking BCBA licensure, opening the door to a rich array of in-demand roles.

Boost your earning potential. Typical salaries for BCBAs range from $65,000 to $153,000 per year.

Learn from behavior analysts. Arcadia’s ABA faculty members bring valuable career experience to each online class.

Seek an optional certificate. Qualify for additional careers by taking electives to earn your Graduate Certificate in Autism online.

What You Will Learn

Develop a clear understanding of how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and design programming for children

Understand how to review research and apply insights when designing intervention plans

Become proficient at supervision and evaluate behavior analyst workloads

Skills You Will Gain

Behavior assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Intervention plan design

Leadership

Organization

Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Change

Behavioral Consultation in Homes, Schools and Communities

Ethics and Professionalism

ABA Training & Supervising Human Service Staff

Applied Behavior Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Organisational Behaviour View 156 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution

Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended

Students who hold a BA or BS degree in Education and are seeking an initial teaching certification (Instructional I) must submit passing scores from a provider of one of the approved basic skills assessment tests: PAPA, CORE, SAT, or ACT

Two letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Resume

If applying for an add-on certification program, provide proof of Pennsylvania teaching certificates; a teaching license is not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16830 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16830 USD / year

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In-State

16830 USD / year

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Funding

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Skills You Will Gain

Programme Structure

Key information

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