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Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

Sam Houston State University

  • The Woodlands, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sam Houston State University campus

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: no
  • 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

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusThe Woodlands Center
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentSchool of Teaching and Learning
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left
  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.