Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Education program in Applied Behavior Analysis equips students to utilize behavioral learning principles to drive meaningful societal change. Participants develop expertise in modifying behaviors through environmental analysis and evidence-based interventions grounded in behavioral science. Professionals in this field have successfully addressed diverse challenges such as boosting workplace productivity, strengthening community safety programs, guiding effective child-rearing practices, managing childhood behavioral issues, refining educational approaches, supporting addiction recovery, and beyond. This curriculum meets the academic prerequisites and partially satisfies the supervised practice needed for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Alumni of the Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.Ed. program meet the increasing need for trained specialists in educational and social service settings, particularly when assisting those with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive impairments. The graduate program additionally provides educators, therapists, and helping professionals with the knowledge to design and execute targeted interventions for skill development and behavioral challenges. Program graduates possess comprehensive capabilities, including evaluating behavioral influences, designing personalized treatment plans, and measuring intervention outcomes to guide data-driven adjustments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Interview: An interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required after a complete application is received.
Resume: Current resume required.
Other Requirement: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Interview: An interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required after a complete application is received.
Resume: Current resume required.
Other Requirement: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
27,324