MS Psychology: Behavior Analysis (Online) at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The online M.S. in Behavior Analysis is a 37-credit program accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board. Its curriculum is pre-approved to meet BCBA certification coursework requirements, and training coordination is embedded in the program.

Department: Global Institute for Behavior Analysis (Online Academy for Behavior Analysis) | Duration: 37 credits; as few as 20 months | Intake: Spring, Summer and Fall | Study mode: online | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The curriculum comprises 24 credits of core courses, 7 credits of practicum and 6 credits of research, combining classroom instruction with experiential learning.

Career pathways

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) pathway.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and minimum GPA 2.75; submit application, two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts and curriculum vitae. GRE not required. Deadlines: Spring 2027 November 15, 2026; Summer 2027 March 15, 2027; Fall 2027 June 15, 2027. Online programme is for domestic students; international students apply through the Satellite Program.

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 entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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