Overview

The MA in Counseling Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis program at Eastern University prepares students work in the clinical counseling field, applying social justice practices and a global understanding of human nature, problems, symptoms, and interventions.

Features

Prepares students for licensure as professional counselors in Pennsylvania
Curriculum meets the educational requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in Pennsylvania
Verified Course Sequence meets educational requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®
Meets the educational requirements for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), PA Licensed Professional Counselor, and PA Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
The first Christian institution with a BACB verified curriculum on the East Coast
Training focused on school and community settings
Faculty have specific behavior analysis credentials and experience within the field
Students can choose between a fully online program or an on-campus program with a blended format (combination of evening and online classes)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theory, Personality and Practice
Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Ethics and Professional Development
Lifespan Development
Group Dynamics and Counseling
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Career Development Theory & Practice
Research Design & Statistics
Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Personality Dynamics and Psychosocial Assessment
Practicum in Psychotherapy Integration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA 2.8 (3.0 required for accelerated and online tracks) with particular importance placed on the last two years of the undergraduate record.

Applicants must have earned six (6) credit hours of behavioral science coursework (e.g., psychology, educational psychology, social work) with a grade of C or higher, completed within ten (10) years of applying to the program.

Possess a bachelor’s degree in any field, must be from a college or university with institutional accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For applicants who studied in educational systems outside the United States: Official evaluation of academic credentials in English from a NACES member organization is required. An evaluation from World Education Services is preferred.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year
Out-of-State

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15800 USD / year

≈ 15800 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

Philadelphia

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