Wilmington,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis in Wilmington United States | University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Wilmington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,364
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Applied Behavior Analysis is a scientific field that applies learning principles to develop, execute, and assess techniques for meaningful behavioral improvements. This discipline spans diverse areas such as developmental disabilities, behavioral health, education systems, non-profit sectors, with a strong focus on delivering interventions backed by research evidence. Students can collaborate with faculty specializing in experimental, theoretical, and practical behavior analysis.
During their initial two years, ABA PhD candidates follow a curriculum fulfilling the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam prerequisites. They subsequently undertake a master's thesis under faculty guidance while gaining hands-on practicum experience.
After completing their master's, students further enhance their applied skills through advanced practicum work and research, undertake higher-level courses, and ultimately develop, execute, and defend their doctoral dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Major of psychology or at least 21 hr. of psychology with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with evidence of a grade of at least a B- in a course in statistics and a grade of at least a B in a course in psychology research methods.
Note: Science-based statistics and research methods courses in departments outside of psychology will be considered for non-psychology majors only after the application has been submitted. It will then be reviewed for possible approval by the graduate coordinator and graduate admissions committee. Applicants who are non-psychology majors may count these two courses for up to 6 hours of the 21 hours of psychology courses. Applicants who are considering this option must include relevant syllabi as part of their application.
(Applicants with a master's degree in Psychology are NOT eligible for the General Clinical concentration.)
Individuals can apply to the Psychological Science or the Applied Behavioral Analysis concentrations, if they have a master's in Psychology. At this time, individuals cannot apply to the General Clinical concentration if they have a master's in Psychology.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 79 , Duolingo English Test - 115
Note: Science-based statistics and research methods courses in departments outside of psychology will be considered for non-psychology majors only after the application has been submitted. It will then be reviewed for possible approval by the graduate coordinator and graduate admissions committee. Applicants who are non-psychology majors may count these two courses for up to 6 hours of the 21 hours of psychology courses. Applicants who are considering this option must include relevant syllabi as part of their application.
(Applicants with a master's degree in Psychology are NOT eligible for the General Clinical concentration.)
Individuals can apply to the Psychological Science or the Applied Behavioral Analysis concentrations, if they have a master's in Psychology. At this time, individuals cannot apply to the General Clinical concentration if they have a master's in Psychology.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 79 , Duolingo English Test - 115
Tuition
USD
21,364