Overview

The Applied Behavior Analysis degree program at The Chicago School provides you with the analytical and conceptual tools needed for effective and ethical behavior-analytic interventions to diverse clients. Graduates will be prepared to provide ABA services to clients with diverse needs.

Key Features

When you enroll in this program, you will study all four domains of behavior analysis:

Theory and Philosophy
Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Applied Behavior Analysis
Service Delivery

The curriculum infuses the scientist-practitioner model across these domains and teaches you to be a researcher, scholar, and evaluator of intervention effectiveness.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:

Design interventions informed by behavioral principles and assessment techniques to effect significant behavior change.
Evaluate the impact of diversity issues on clients and demonstrate sensitivity and competence while working with them.
Resolve ethical dilemmas in accordance with behavior-analytic and psychological ethical guidelines.
Establish rapport and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals.

Conduct behavior-analytic research effectively and ethically.

Career

This ABA online and in-person program prepares students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), which is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level can supervise the work of BCaBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.

Graduates serve many different populations including children, adults, and seniors and may work in residential, school, and community-based settings. Individuals served may have no diagnoses (e.g., school children in a regular education class or teachers seeking to be more effective) or may have diagnoses such as autism, behavioral difficulties, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and a variety of geriatric conditions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Behavior Analysis

Diversity in Clinical Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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More details

Online programs begin every eight weeks; rolling admissions policy; International applicants are encouraged to apply earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Practitioner Track 38 credit hours
Research Track 39 credit hours

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States
Orange, United States
Addison, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application
Application fee ($50)
Generally, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Official transcripts from all institutions where a degree was earned
Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 are required to submit additional documentation:
Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional or volunteer experience supervisors
Essay
Each applicant is reviewed holistically, taking factors such as personal and professional experience and accomplishments into consideration. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their unique qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27702 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27702 USD / year

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In-State

27702 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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