Overview

Through required and elective coursework, fieldwork experience, and available research opportunities, students are exposed to a wide range of scientific perspectives within Psychology. Science in Autism Studies is offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Gain mastery of skills in:

Principles, processes, and concepts of applied behavior analysis.

Methods of behavioral assessment and selection of intervention strategies.

Measurement of behavior and techniques for displaying and interpreting data.

Experimental evaluation of interventions.

Legal and ethical aspects of intervention.

Training and supervision of direct service providers.

Coordination of programs and services with families, schools, and the community.

Definitions and characteristics of autism and other developmental psychopathologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Autism and Developmental Psychopathology

Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice

Applied Research Methods

Measurement and Experimental Design in Behavioral Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Research Educational Psychology View 935 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Minimum of four courses in psychology and one course in statistics in your undergraduate coursework.
Some background in the psychology of child development. We are especially interested in coursework in some of the foundational areas of psychology (e.g., developmental, learning, behavior analysis, biological bases of behavior, research methods, cognitive psychology, etc.).
Two letters of recommendation with at least one from recent or current instructors.
A personal statement that describes your background, your interests in our program and how our program will help you meet your career goals.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27706 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 12 months.
National

27706 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27706 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

15330 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 15330 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lowell

1130 - 2341 USD /month

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