MS Applied Behavior Analysis at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program will train you to be an exceptional behavior analyst who has the skills to improve quality of life for people with behavioral challenges, including young children and adults with developmental needs. As advocates for diversity and social responsibility, we teach students to engage in culturally responsive service delivery and professional relationships. Through education, research, and community engagement, our mission is to elevate the standards of ABA practice and contribute to the betterment of society.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Applied Behavior Analysis | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

At least 36 semester credit hours must be completed in fulfilling degree requirements. In addition to the coursework requirement, you will need to meet experience standards .

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Application information

Entry requirements

Unofficial transcripts of all prior coursework Letters of recommendation (minimum 2 letters; confidential and sent through the online application system) Confirmation Materials (required to finalize admission upon acceptance, sent to the Graduate School): The Special Education graduate program cannot assure admission to all applicants who meet minimum standards specified for the degree program. Resource constraints do not permit the admission of all qualified applicants. An interview may be required by the admissions committee.

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 and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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