Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has a requirement of thirty credits. The program is housed in the Education and Educational Psychology Department. The M.S. in ABA offers courses of study students can apply toward advanced degrees or toward careers as Board Certified Behavior Analysts. The mission of Western Connecticut State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis program is to provide high-quality behavior analytic instruction to practitioners. We offer courses with advanced online technology in an academic environment dedicated to education and research. Students will be able to measure observable behavior, design, plot and interpret data using the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis to make environmental changes to maintain, increase, or decrease behaviors. Design and implement the full range of functional assessment procedures.