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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 20 months. Students must meet additional requirements to become eligible for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.
Non-degree (Certificate), Certification-Seeking Applicants
For professionals who have already earned their master’s in ABA, psychology, or education.1 This certificate requires completion of seven courses2. Students may elect to take two practicum courses in conjunction with 1,500 – 2,000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork.
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 seven courses2 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 ABA2 |
| ABA 642 | Concepts and Principles II: Experimental ABA2 |
| ABA 644 | Treatment Evaluation2 |
| ABA 652 | Behavior Assessment2 |
| ABA 654 | Behavior Intervention2 |
| ABA 656 | Ethical Practice in ABA2 |
| ABA 662 | ABA Training and Supervision2 |
| ABA 663 | Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis |
| ABA 660 | Radical Behaviorism |
| ABA 658 | Verbal Behavior |
| ABA 646 | Practicum I3 |
| ABA 648 | Practicum II3 |
| ABA 664 | Capstone I |
| ABA 668 | Capstone II |
| ABA 670 | Capstone III |
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1Applicants 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.
2These are the only courses required for non-degree certificate.
3Also applies to the non-degree (certificate), certification-seeking applicants: Clinical Experience Option: 1,500 – 2,000 hours of supervised independent fieldwork.
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.).
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.