Overview

This rigorous 1.5-years (4-semester) program in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Georgia provides students with didactic instruction and applied experiences so they are able to successfully accomplish the following: (a) assess the environmental causes of individuals' behavioral excesses and deficits, (b) develop interventions that are functionally related to clients' behavioral challenges, and (c) use single case design methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavioral interventions.

Curriculum

Our program trains you to be an evidence-based, client-centered, outcomes focused Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). The program integrates on campus coursework with rigorous practicum experiences completed in the UGA Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic, the Center for Autism and Behavior Education Research (CABER) Demonstration Classroom, and/or other sites.

Programme Structure

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis includes coursework such as:

Behavioral Methods of Instruction
Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
Individual Academic Interventions
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities
Individual Psychoeducational Intervention
Single-Subject Research Methodology
Professional Ethics for Behavior Analysts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Cognitive Science View 98 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission will be based on a portfolio of information, including:

The graduate application
Official transcripts
A personal statement
A minimum of two letters of recommendation
Resume that highlights any experiences you might have related to ABA

Students who meet all of the following requirements will be eligible to apply for the ABA Master's Degree Program:

Professional preparation: Earned, or will have earned, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia.
GPAMinimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 for all courses taken.
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This program takes a holistic approach to admissions and does not require standardized testing scores be submitted, e.g. no GRE or MAT scores are required.

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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