Earn Your Applied Behavior Analysis Master’s Degree

Pursue your dream of an impactful career with a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Daemen University. Whether you’re interested in the ABA master’s program in New York on our Amherst campus, synchronous online/hyflex, or in the fully online program, you’ll learn how to improve lives through education, research, and the promotion of ethical and evidence-based practices in either program.

Make an Impact With Your ABA Master’s

In Daemen University’s ABA master’s program, the classroom is an interactive educational environment where faculty are committed to fostering your academic and professional goals. Our professors have studied with the founders and leaders of the Applied Behavior Analysis field. They have diverse and extensive experience and pass along exceptional opportunities to students.

Over the past 11 years, demand for behavior analysts holding BCBA or BCBA-D certification has increased by more than 4,000%. The Daemen ABA master’s will educationally prepare you to sit for the board certification exam and will open doors to a variety of fulfilling careers in many settings, including schools, clinics, homes, community organizations, vocational programs, hospitals, and more.

Top Reasons to Earn Your ABA Therapy Master’s at Daemen

Graduate Merit Scholarship

We offer 30% off the graduate per-credit-hour tuition rate to accepted ABA students who have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or above.

Learn Your Way

Complete the 31-credit, on-campus program or the synchronous online/hyflex program in 2 years with flexible evening courses designed for working professionals. Or earn your degree in just 18 months with the accelerated online program.

NYS & Nationally Approved

Become a New York State licensed behavior analyst with Daemen’s reputable ABA program that upholds the highest standards of both New York State licensure and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc®.

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

Program Overview
Curriculum
Outcomes
Application Requirements

Career Growth Starts Here

Daemen’s Applied Behavior Analysis master’s degree will teach you to work ethically and professionally with families, members of the community, and other practitioners. You’ll practice the development and evaluation of assessment and intervention, including behavior measurement, change elements, procedures, and systems. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of settings with those with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, and more to achieve individually developed goals.

Curriculum

Here is a sampling of the courses you’ll take:

Behaviorism
Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis
Functional Assessment
Ethics and Professional Conduct

Outcomes

After completing this program, you’ll:

Meet requirements for board certifications and licensure
Understand the principles and concepts of behavior analysis
Design and implement behavioral assessment procedures to inform behavioral treatment
Possess the knowledge and skills to positively impact the lives of others living with autism and other intellectual disabilities
Be prepared to confidently work in many settings, including schools, clinics, homes, community organizations, vocational programs, and hospitals

Application Requirements

When you’re ready to submit your application, here’s what you’ll need to provide:

Completed application form
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended indicating the award of an undergraduate degree
2 professional letters of recommendation: from an academic source, employer, internship, or volunteer experience
Resume
Personal statement (3–4 pages)
Personal interview with an ABA faculty member
GRE not required

Become an ABA Therapist and Improve Lives With Your Career

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Amherst, NY 14226

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