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Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, United States
2 years
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

A bachelor's degree in applied behavior analysis developed with a local school for people with complex disabilities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Applied Behavior Analysis. Apply knowledge involving science-based major on behavior as communication. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

School behavior specialist
Behavioral interventionist in clinics
Hospitals or community settings
Supervisor of registered behavior technicians
Graduate study in behavior analysis

Curriculum

Science-based major on behavior as communication
With fieldwork and practicum placements embedded throughout and mentoring from licensed behavior analysts. Students collaborate with education
Clinical and health-profession students and prepare for state certification on graduation.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with at least a B average (about 3.0 of 4.0)
official transcripts and a NACES course-by-course evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo 105
ELS 112) or a US degree
Bachelor degree with at least a B average (3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, GPA of B or higher, official transcripts plus course-by-course NACES evaluation; some programmes need recommendation letters or entrance exams

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,130 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	New Haven campus
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Inclusive Education and Behavior Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	39
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.