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MEd Applied Behavior Analysis at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Become an expert in the science of behavior and be able to design instruction that decreases challenges for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Prepare for the national credential exam. Board Certified Behavior Analysts help individuals improve their quality of life and become more independent.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Educational and Developmental Science  |  Duration: 24 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses focus on instruction of students with severe and multiple disabilities, autism, applied behavior analysis in special education, ethics, assessment and intervention design, and single-case research. Students may obtain supervision hours needed to apply for Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam through five-semester USC practicum or independent field work track.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

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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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

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