M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis

The primary goal of the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis program is to prepare graduate students to develop and master the professional and leadership skills necessary to effectively serve the community in this area of study. 

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program outcomes are to educate students to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the foundational skills and philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis;
• Implement clinical skills and competencies supported by ethical practice and evidenced-based research; and
• Exhibit competency in applying research to inform professional practice and to advance the profession.

• Offered completely online.
• Flexibility to complete at your own pace in as few as 16 months.                
• Distinguished faculty offering expertise from diverse clinical research and practice backgrounds.
• Opportunities to leverage university physical resources and clinical populations for local and distance students.
• Flexibility in experiential learning setting- place of employment, affiliate site, online laboratory.  You can leverage your current employment setting to advance your degree.  Assistance with placement at local affiliate site.  Opportunity to specialize your experiential learning in our online research laboratories (early childhood autism, adult autism, faculty wellness lab, parent training lab).
• Instruction and assignments designed to prepare behavior analysis professionals culminating in a professional portfolio and master’s research project.

• Develop behavior plans
• Design a behavioral supervision plan
• Deliver feedback to supervisees, trainees, and stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings and present to group

The NSU ABA Fellowship provides students the opportunity to accrue hours toward the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) concentrated supervised fieldwork category while employed at NSU’s Baudhuin Preschool. Fellows will be eligible for tuition reduction contingent upon six months of successful employment.  This two-year fellowship allows participants to immediately bridge theory to practice with the oversight of the University. At the conclusion of the two-year fellowship, fellows will have accumulated the necessary fieldwork hours towards Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification exam eligibility.