Overview

As a graduate of the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Missouri State University, you can provide therapy and treatment for people with autism and other social behavioral issues. Teach vital communication, social and motor skills.

Careers

The typical career is in autism treatment in a private or public setting.

You can go beyond traditional applied practice as well.

Some graduates work in organizational settings – places like mental health facilities, schools, business and prisons in the following roles:

Consultants
Program developers
Program evaluators
Program managers

Therapists

Learning outcomes for psychology graduate programs

Program graduates will demonstrate competencies consistent with best practices in their discipline.
Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to think critically, to analyze complex and diverse concepts, and to use reason and judgment.
Program graduates will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in academic and professional settings.
Program graduates will interact effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and work through differences with civility.
Program graduates will exhibit ethical leadership skills in professional practice and community service.
Program graduates will utilize knowledge and skills related to their discipline to engage in activities that directly benefit the University or the civic community.
Program graduates will demonstrate readiness to pursue life-long learning through continuing education, scholarship, service, and participation in professional organizations.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions for Teachers in Applied Settings

Ethical and Professional Issues

Problems in Special Education

Observational Methods & Functional Assessment

Applied Behavior Analysis for Developmental Disabilities & Autism in Applied Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 380 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.25

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate university.

Maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 in undergraduate and graduate work and a 3.25 in major field.

Applicants with a Psychology major must have maintained a 3.25 in all psychology coursework and completed at least 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of psychology, including coursework in statistics and research methods.

Applicants with an Education major with an emphasis in Special Education must have maintained a 3.25 GPA in the professional education courses and the certificate subject area of Special Education.

All applications to the graduate program will be required to complete a Family Care Safety Registry background check. If you are a Missouri resident and have not completed the Family Care and Safety Registry (FCSR) form, please do so now.

Tuition Fee

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International

21879 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21879 USD per year during 12 months.
National

21879 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21879 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10881 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10881 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Springfield

725 - 1020 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

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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