University of Nevada, Reno campus

Arts & Humanities

PhD Psychology: Behavior Analysis at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The on-campus doctoral program in Behavior Analysis trains graduates to teach, conduct research and work as consultants or administrators in public and private sectors. It is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International and includes a BCBA-approved course sequence.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: Median about 6 years  |  Intake: Fall (August)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 89 graduate credits. Training covers philosophies of behaviorism, theory and methodology, basic and applied human research, basic animal research and application to organisations, instructional design, parent and teacher training and clinical populations, with practicum sites and research labs.

Career pathways

Teaching, research, and consulting or administrative roles in the public and private sectors.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (reported on a 4-point scale): 3.45 Median graduate grade point average (GPA) for applicants admitted (reported on a 4-point scale): 3.98 Median standardized test scores: GRE Verbal 155; GRE Quantitative 148; GRE Writing 4.8 Three letters of recommendation

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.

Intake: December 1 (Fall)

Duration: Median about 6 years

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

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

BA Anthropology

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA Art

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA Art History

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA Dance

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA Economics

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA English

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Arts & Humanities

BA French

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.