Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Human Services Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,920
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Behavior analysis examines the underlying factors that influence actions. In practical applications, this scientific approach addresses important behavioral challenges in individuals rather than groups. The field spans diverse areas such as developmental disabilities, behavioral healthcare, education, and organizational settings, among others. Proficiency in applied behavior analysis demands expertise in fundamental psychology, specialized behavioral knowledge, assessment methods for evaluating current behaviors and creating intervention plans, along with essential service delivery skills. This discipline emphasizes measurable outcomes in its practice. UMBC's M.A. program meets the growing demand for these services while addressing a regional shortage of such offerings. The collaboration between UMBC's Psychology Department and Kennedy Krieger Institute's Behavioral Psychology Department provides exceptional resources for this intensive program. Accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the program follows a Behavior Analyst Certification Board-approved curriculum, ensuring graduates meet eligibility requirements for the BCBA certification exam.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or B average when applying.
For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.
Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.
Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master's program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant's department in conjunction with the Graduate School.
minimum TOEFL score of 80
TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.
The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC.
For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.
Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.
Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master's program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant's department in conjunction with the Graduate School.
minimum TOEFL score of 80
TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.
The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC.
Tuition
USD
25,920