MS Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science program in applied behavior analysis is a full-time, two-year program designed to align with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's current test content outline, encompassing 345 classroom hours and 2,000 hours of supervised practicum fieldwork. You develop skills with a primary focus on three areas delineated by the certification board: foundational behavior-analytic skills, client-centered responsibilities and the accumulation of essential knowledge.

What you will study

46 credit hours including the required applied project course (PSB 593) Required Core (27 credit hours) PSB 501 Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3) PSB 510 Basic Principles of Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3) PSB 511 Advanced Research Methods (3) PSB 520 Ethical Issues and Professional Standards in Applied Behavior Analysis (3) PSB 530 Behavioral Observation and Functional Assessment (3) PSB 540 Development of Applied Behavioral Intervention Programs (3) PSB 563 Basic Principles of Organizational Behavior Management (3) PSB 573 Advanced Principles of Learning and Analysis of Behavior (3) PSB 578 Applied Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disorders (3) Electives or Research (5 credit hours) PSB 591 Seminar (2) PSB 598 Special Topics (3) Other Requirements (9 credit hours) PSB 580 Practicum (5) PSB 583 Fieldwork (4) Culminating Experience (5 credit hours) PSB 593 Applied Project (5)

Career pathways

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, graduates have obtained the essential knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to pursue state licensure and establish themselves as proficient Board-Certified Behavior Analysts®.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, sociology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts statement of purpose form curriculum vitae or resume two letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate 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 loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate 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 loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

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

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