Applied Behavior Analysis Application Information

Admission Requirements

• Graduate Application for Admission and $30 Application Fee
• Unofficial or official transcripts
  • Applicants can choose to submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. If admitted, the applicant must submit an official transcript for each unofficial transcript upload. See our full policy for more details.  
  • For Master of Science in ABA Applicants: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • An undergraduate major in psychology, special education, education, speech pathology, social work, or a similar discipline may be helpful but is not required.
  • For Graduate Certificate in ABA Applicants: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Background in psychology, education, or human services is recommended, but not required.
  • All transcripts from non-U.S.-based institutions must be course-by-course evaluated by a NACES or AICE academic credential evaluation company to obtain equivalency information on courses, grades, and degrees earned. Upload a copy of this course-by-course evaluation to serve as your unofficial transcript from that institution. Please note: If choosing to upload an unofficial evaluation, please contact the evaluating agency to ensure the same official version can be sent at a later date. Unofficial and official evaluations must be conducted by the same evaluation company to ensure consistency.
• Essay addressing the applicant’s reason for applying to the program, including what factors influenced the decision and how this program will help the individual reach professional goals.
• Three letters of recommendation written by professors, supervisors, or other persons engaged in the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis or other human services professions
• Language Proficiency Requirement must be met. Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test (DET) may be required. See our policy for full details.

For International Students who require an F-1, I-20 visa, due to its fully online format, F-1 visas are not issued for this program.

The Office of Graduate Admissions offers campus visits, program-specific webinars and information sessions throughout the year. These events include time to speak with graduate admissions representatives and program faculty or deans.