Overview

Students can acquire the core knowledge and skill set needed to work in the competitive field of Behavior Analysis and to consider further study beyond the master’s level.

Our Mission

To use Behavior Analysis to inspire solutions that lead to a more rewarding life. To create educational opportunities for every student to research and apply behavior analysis in their chosen field.

To prepare students for professional roles in experimental and applied behavior analysis with a curriculum that meets the course content requirements for eligibility for both certification and licensure as a behavior analyst, and experiences that allow students to blend science and practice into their approach to solving real-world problems for a variety of populations, and to pursue higher degrees.

Awards and Recognition

Salem State University's MS in Behavior Analysis program was recently ranked in the top 10 applied behavior analysis programs, both in Massachusetts and across the United States.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Principles of Learning

Applied Behavior Analysis

Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Behavioral Assessment

Small N Research Design & Analysis

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Conceptual Issues in Behavior Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

37.5

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Organisational Behaviour View 303 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee
Official transcript or transcript evaluation
Three references
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores, taken within the past five years. Those who already hold a master's degree or higher or successfully completed at least two courses (six credits) as a matriculated student in the post-bachelor's ABA program are exempt from this requirement.
English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants

Statement of purpose

Prerequisites

Completion of a research methods and statistics course

Completion of general psychology

Completion of at least one course in either experimental or applied behavior analysis (or experience working in the field)

Visit the School of Graduate Studies catalog for complete prerequisite information.

Tuition Fee

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International

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

21934 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10967 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

18512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9256 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Behavior Analysis.

Available Scholarships

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