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Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Master's) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The fully online M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders is designed for professionals who want to advance their expertise in supporting individuals with autism. Its curriculum is rooted in applied behavior analysis and autism interventions. Completing the programme with the required fieldwork hours prepares students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Coursework in applied behavior analysis and autism interventions, with fieldwork hours and an optional ASD teaching endorsement that includes practicum credits.

Career pathways

Work in educational institutions, clinical settings such as hospitals and clinics, community agencies, private practice and in-home treatment.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

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