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Master's Degree Full Time

Exceptional Student Ed MA Applied Behavior Analysis

at University of West Florida · United States

Duration

2 years (estimated)

Intake

January

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The University of West Florida offers an online Exceptional Student Education, M.A. with an Applied Behavior Analysis specialization. Students complete required applied behavior analysis coursework, including Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Assessments, and Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis. The program covers instruction and assessment practices, measurement and single-case design, ethics, and exceptionalities through EEX 6051.

Courses are delivered online with a course length of 8–16 weeks and an estimated program length of 2 years. Students complete a total of 30–33 credit hours, including required courses and a set of electives. The specialization is designed to meet curriculum requirements for multiple applied behavior analysis certification exams.

This program can lead to careers in special education or applied behavior analysis. It does not lead to teacher certification. It also includes coursework for students pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) certification, and International Behavior Analyst (IBA) certification.

Modules

  • EDF 6225 - Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • EDF 6226 - Behavioral Assessments
  • EDF 6223 - Applied Behavior Analysis and System Support
  • EDF 6222 - Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • EDF 6224 - Supervision and Management Fluency
  • EDF 6437 - Measurement and Single Case Design
  • EDF 6557 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • EEX 6051 - Exceptionalities
  • EDF 6227 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Entry requirements

To be considered for provisional admission, you must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Other criteria include:

  • Have earned a GPA of at least 3.0 on a bachelor's degree. Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements may be granted conditional admission with a corresponding high rubric score on their letter of intent.
  • Applicants for the ABA Specialization must submit a letter of intent following the instructions and rubric.
  • Applicants for the ABA Specialization whose native language is not English, applicants who are citizens of a country in which the primary language is not English, and applicants who are U.S. citizens with a degree from a country in which the primary language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.

Career outcomes

  • Special education
  • Applied behavior analysis

How this course compares

  • University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Exceptional Student Ed MA Applied Behavior Analysis at University of West Florida?

It takes 2 years (estimated), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January.

Is University of West Florida a good university for ?

University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

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