Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Other
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares students for careers as Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®) in school and behavioral health settings. BCBAs provide systematic, evidence-based services to promote socially significant skill acquisition and address behaviors that interfere with successful functioning. BCBAs typically conduct behavioral assessments; design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions; and provide behavior analytic training, consultation, and supervision.
The MS in Educational Psychology program of study includes twelve courses (36 graduate credits). Eight of these courses have been verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) to meet the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA® ) examination. Four additional courses provide students with background knowledge about educational research, special education procedures, and the needs of school-aged children with disabilities. The program is offered in a fully online (blend of synchronous and asynchronous courses) or hybrid (blend of on-campus and online courses) format. Students in both online and on-campus programs benefit from regular opportunities to interact directly with program faculty and participate in real-time learning activities with their peers.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) credentials professionals as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs®). To qualify for BCBA certification (Behavior-Analytic Coursework Pathway), individuals must obtain an acceptable graduate degree, complete acceptable behavior-analytic coursework, complete an acceptable supervised fieldwork experience, and pass the BCBA examination. The MS in Educational Psychology program leads to an acceptable graduate degree that incorporates behavior-analytic coursework verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) to meet training standards established by the Fifth Edition Task List. Completion of supervised fieldwork experiences and the BCBA examination must be arranged by students independent of the program. Supervised experiences may occur concurrent with or upon completion of the coursework.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
56
Hours
36
Entrance Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
complete acceptable coursework, exams, field work
Training Location(s)
online
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Master of Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
To be eligible for federal financial aid
a matriculated graduate or Ph.D. student must meet one of the following conditions:
- is enrolled in at least 3 academic graduate credits; or
- has obtained certification of adequate academic progress from the chair of the committee, indicating that the student is continuing to actively pursue studies leading to the master’s or doctoral degree, and is registered for GRS 701.
Refund Policy
For purposes of calculating financial adjustments for students dropping from some or withdrawing from all courses, attendance includes weekends and holidays and ends on the student’s last date of attendance as determined when (s)he notifies the institution’s designated official office that (s)he has stopped attending.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes -
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$300.00 200-500 per semester
Testing/Exam Fees
$275.00 testing for the BCBA exam after the course of study. Paid to the third party testing facility.
In-State Tuition
$19,728.00 annual tuition
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$19,728.00 annual fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$20,303.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$20,303.00
