Online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Curriculum
The ABA master’s online curriculum at Regis College has been designed for health science professionals with a focus on applied coursework, practical experience, and post-graduation certification.
Traditional (Online Master of Applied Behavior Analysis)
39 credit hours that can be completed in as few as 18 months. Upon completion of all degree requirements, you may qualify to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification exam.1
Non-degree (Certificate), Certification-Seeking Applicants
For professionals who have already earned their master’s in ABA, psychology, or education.2 This certificate requires completion of six courses3 and an optional clinical experience.
- Clinical Experience Option 1: 1,500 hours of supervised independent fieldwork on your own
- Clinical Experience Option 2: 750 hours of intensive practicum with on-site and Regis faculty supervision4
Non-degree (Certificate), Non-BACB Certification Seeking Applicants
Designed for family members, teachers, caretakers or anyone interested in studying behavior and behavior support techniques. This certificate requires the completion of six courses3 and does not lead to BACB certification or licensure.
Coursework covers a variety of key behavioral science issues, and the included clinical experience allows students to apply classroom learning in a professional setting where they can develop skill sets, learn from professionals working in the field, and build their professional network.
Courses include:
| ABA 640 | Concepts and Principles I: Intro to ABA3 |
| ABA 642 | Concepts and Principles II: Experimental ABA3 |
| ABA 644 | Treatment Evaluation3 |
| ABA 652 | Behavior Assessment3 |
| ABA 654 | Behavior Intervention3 |
| ABA 656 | Ethical Practice in ABA3 |
| ABA 658 | Verbal Behavior |
| ABA 660 | Radical Behaviorism |
| ABA 662 | ABA Training and Supervision |
| ABA 646 | Practicum I4 |
| ABA 648 | Practicum II4 |
| ABA 650 | Practicum III4 |
| ABA 664 | Capstone I |
| ABA 668 | Capstone II |
| ABA 670 | Capstone III |
1Students completing degree requirements after January 1, 2022, may need to complete additional requirements. As each state has its own regulations and licensure requirements that are always evolving, it is critical to contact your state’s licensing board for current information.
2Applicants with any master’s degree that falls outside a master’s in ABA, psychology, or education, (even minor deviations like MS in Counseling Psychology or MA in Educational Leadership) must provide written confirmation from the BACB that their degree will be considered acceptable. Applicants will need to complete a field of study evaluation by the BACB prior to applying to or matriculating in the certificate program.
3These are the only courses required for non-degree certificate.
4Also applies to the non-degree (certificate), certification-seeking applicants: Clinical Experience Option 2: 750 hours of intensive practicum with on-site and Regis faculty supervision.
Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
This coursework sequence has been verified to meet the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination®. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify.