BS Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in behavior analysis equips you with the knowledge and applied skills to understand and influence behavior in ways that improve individual and community outcomes. Rooted in the scientific principles of learning, this fully online program emphasizes assessment, data-based decision-making, and ethical practice across diverse applied settings.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SPE 305 Introduction to Behavior Analysis SPE 365 Foundations of Behavior Analysis SPE 366 Measurement and Experimental Analysis of Behavior SPE 448 Assessing and Improving Challenging Behavior in Schools and Clinics SPE 449 Assessment and Program Planning for Diverse Learning Needs SPE 450 Professional and Ethical Practice in Behavior Analysis What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Addictions Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Behavioral Health Specialist Growth: 2.3% Median Salary: $71,900 Learn more Business Analyst Growth: 10.1% Median Salary: $101,860 Learn more Corporate Trainer Growth: 10.8% Median Salary: $69,280 Learn more Medical Social Worker Growth: 8.5% Median Salary: $67,880 Learn more Medical and Health Services Manager Growth: 24.2% Median Salary: $123,860 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Substance Abuse Social Worker Growth: 10.3% Median Salary: $60,280 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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