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The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S. in ABA) program addresses the increasing regional demand for qualified behavior analysts. This curriculum is designed to equip graduates for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification exam. National demand for BCBA professionals has surged by 100% in recent years, with more than 85% employed across healthcare, education, and social services sectors. Graduates with this specialized degree and certification find rewarding careers as behavior analysts, mental health practitioners, or educational psychologists. Ideal applicants typically hold bachelor's degrees in education, psychology, nursing, counseling, social work, or similar disciplines.
To be admitted unconditionally, applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on the undergraduate record, and
A minimum score of 300 verbal and quantitative with no scores below 150, or a score of 410 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
TOEFL or IELTS (for non-native English speakers):
TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores greater than or equal of 18 OR
IELTS: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.0