Ph.D. Applied Behavior Analysis at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis develops scientist-practitioner behavior analysts through coursework, research and practice with community partners.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Child and Family Studies | Duration: 54 credit hours post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

21 core hours (experimental analysis of behavior I and II, statistical applications, college teaching seminar, grant writing, conceptual foundations, functional analysis), 15 hours of independent research, a qualifying exam of two literature review papers plus the BCBA certification exam, and at least 18 dissertation hours.

Career pathways

Scientist-practitioner careers in behavior analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Master's degree in behavior analysis or a related field with strong behavior analysis content; BCBA certified or eligible for the BCBA exam on graduating; minimum 3.50 GPA in the master's; research experience; three strong letters of recommendation; campus visit and interview with ABA faculty; personal statement; CV. Entering students are expected to have 18 hours of behavior analysis coursework, an accepted master's thesis and 10 hours of practicum seminar, or take classes to cover missing prerequisites.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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