MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis in Milwaukee United States | Marquette University

Marquette University | Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,425
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Behavior analysis is a psychological discipline examining how environmental factors shape behavior. Marquette's program offers outstanding training in both research and clinical application, specializing in support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through MS and PhD coursework, students engage in rigorous academic study, receive research guidance, cultivate specialized expertise, and complete intensive practical training. The program aims to develop behavior analysts who can: Apply cutting-edge behavioral assessments and interventions. Analyze and apply research findings to improve clinical outcomes. Advance the field through academic publications and presentations. Emerge as pioneering leaders in their profession. Uphold principles of social justice and equity in their professional practice.

At Marquette, students learn from globally recognized behavior analysis experts like Drs. Stephanie Hood, Tiffany Kodak, Jeffrey Tiger, and Douglas Woods. Beyond classroom instruction, students gain hands-on clinical experience and research supervision under these faculty members. Admission to the MS and PhD programs involves direct mentorship from these experts, who serve as academic advisors. The program follows a collaborative training approach, maintaining small student groups for personalized mentorship tailored to career aspirations. Alumni have secured roles as university professors, clinical directors, postdoctoral researchers, and practicing behavior analysts. Students train in the newly renovated Behavior Analysis Program Building, featuring faculty offices, classrooms, and advanced clinical spaces for community-based practicum training.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Copies of all current and previous college/university transcripts except Marquette1
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Compose a personal statement of 1,000 words or less including explaining your academic and professional experiences and goals. The statement should explain how your experiences and/or interests would contribute to fostering diversity in the behavior analysis program. An individual's ability to enrich diversity to the program, in addition to his/her very presence, can involve, but is not limited to, personal identity (e.g., ethnic identity, religious identity, national origin), intellectual contributions (typically in the form of research interests), and/or personal history or experiences that allow the applicant to bring a unique perspective/worldview (e.g., history of overcoming significant disadvantage, first in family to go to college).
Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic work and/or research experience.
GRE test scores (general test only, optional).
For international applicants only: a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
The highest-ranking applicants will be invited to an interview.

An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher will be required for admission.
TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section).

Tuition USD 19,425

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