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MA Applied Behavior Analysis at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The 47-point M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis teaches 'Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis', in which instruction is based on scientific evidence. Graduates earn dual New York State certification in general and special education (birth to Grade 6), are prepared for the NYS ABA licensure exam, and complete core courses that satisfy requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. The degree is accredited by the ABAI Accreditation Board.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Health Studies and Applied Educational Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)  |  Intake: Fall only; full-time, campus-based  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Placement in schools and classrooms that practise ABA with continuous internship enrolment; liberal arts requirements for NYS certification (6 credits each of science, maths, history/ELA/social studies and foreign language, or AP/CLEP equivalents).

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Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; two letters of recommendation; accepted English proficiency exam results where applicable; $75 application fee. Interview required for finalists only. Fall deadlines: priority Jan 15, final Jul 1.

Intake: Fall only; full-time, campus-based

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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