MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

University of Missouri | Columbia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 25,043
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program prepares you to become a highly skilled behavior analyst capable of enhancing lives for individuals facing behavioral difficulties, from young children to adults with developmental requirements. Committed to diversity and social awareness, we equip students to provide culturally sensitive services and foster professional connections. Our goal is to advance ABA practice through education, research, and community involvement, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.

Earning a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis requires completing at least 36 semester credit hours, including a Thesis Research Project. Beyond coursework, you must fulfill experience criteria set by the BACB, which offers two pathways: (a) 2000 hours of Supervised Fieldwork or 1500 hours of Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork. For detailed information on these requirements, visit BACB.com

The graduate certificate program necessitates completion of at least 24 semester credit hours.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to this degree program is based on the following criteria

A completed baccalaureate degree
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
If English is not your native language please submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 internet-based test an IELTS score of at least 7 a Pearson Test of English PTE score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190
The exam should be taken six to nine months before to the term the student wishes to start their program
International students who have completed one year of college-level fulltime study in a country where English is the native language may waive this requirement if they meet all the conditions set by the Graduate School
Submit at least two letters of recommendation.
Write a statement of purpose, usually around 500 words

Tuition USD 25,043

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