MEd Applied Behavioral Analysis at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A 33-credit, in-person Master of Education in applied behavior analysis offered full- or part-time. It prepares students to assess, design, implement and evaluate ABA programs with emphasis on developmental disabilities and behavioral health, and to sit for the BACB exam; it meets Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist Licensure coursework requirements.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 24 months (part-time) | Intake: Summer start; rolling application deadline | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Intensive instruction in the theoretical bases of applied behavior analysis and its clinical and pedagogical application, a possible supervised practicum, and a comprehensive exam. Foundations of Special Education (or equivalent) is a listed prerequisite course.

Career pathways

Alumni work in public and private schools and in the private sector supporting students with disabilities; most pursue and pass the BACB exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; Foundations of Special Education (or an equivalent course). Online application with resume or CV, goal statement, contact information for three professional references and academic transcript. GRE not required. Must be able to obtain federal and Pennsylvania state clearances before placements. School of Education master's and certificate applications (GRADCAS): $50 non-refundable fee; goal statement of up to 750 words; resume or CV; contact details for three academic or professional contacts who will be invited to provide recommendation letters; transcripts. GRE not required. International applicants (School of Education, programs other than Education Policy, Higher Education Master's and World and Heritage Language Education): TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 130.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Education, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Education, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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