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Tuition fee
1774 USD/credit 32819 USD / year
1774 USD/credit 32819 USD / year
937 USD/credit 17334 USD / year
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Tuition fee
1774 USD/credit 32819 USD / year
1774 USD/credit 32819 USD / year
937 USD/credit 17334 USD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
East Lansing, United States
Campus location
East Lansing, United States
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (MA-ABA) program at Michigan State University prepares students to be highly competent behavior analysts in educational settings and to develop and deliver educational and behavioral programming to children with autism, intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. 

Overview

Students from this Applied Behavior Analysis from Michigan State University will develop in-depth knowledge and applied competence in the delivery of behavior analysis to improve the quality of life of consumers in various service settings. Students who complete the MA-ABA program at MSU will be eligible to take the examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Key Facts

The MA-ABA program is intended to provide students an opportunity to develop and grow in the skills of behavior analysis to ultimately help improve the quality of life of their consumers in a variety of settings. 

This program is relevant for persons interested in pursuing careers in behavior analysis that require the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. This is a hybrid program, offering the convenience of online coursework combined with on-campus instruction and a small cohort. Practicum fieldwork is supervised directly by MSU faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Intervention
  • Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
  • Experimental Analysis of Behavior
  • Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Change
  • Ethics in Behavior Analysis
  • Verbal Behavior in Education
  • Single-case Experimental Design for Educational Research

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
53
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • East Lansing, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
110
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OR
79
PTE Academic
53
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • All applicants must possess a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average in the last two years of undergraduate study and in all graduate courses.
  • The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is not required but may be used as supporting materials if available.
  • All international applicants and applicants whose first language is not English must be proficient in English as a condition for regular admission to MSU. 

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    32819 USD / year
    ≈ 32819 USD / year
  • Out-of-State
    32819 USD / year
    ≈ 32819 USD / year
  • Domestic

    In-State
    17334 USD / year
    ≈ 17334 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States
1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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