Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
Total Hours Required for Degree: 58
This is a 2.5 year, 7 semester program.
McNeese State University’s on-campus Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The Applied Behavior Analysis, MS program is offered both face-to-face and 100% online*.
The program prepares master’s level graduates to practice in community, school, and clinical settings as Board Certified Behavior Analysts®. It provides the academic training and supervised experience necessary for graduates to apply for national board certification in behavior analysis using behavioral skills training and corrective feedback. Training emphasizes the development of both assessment and intervention skills shaped by evidenced based practices. Students are required to complete 58 credit hours over seven semesters. Students are admitted in Fall semesters only and must follow a specific course sequence as a cohort model is utilized.
The program requires completion of experiential learning, a comprehensive exam, and a master's thesis. Students who reside within 50-miles of Lake Charles will complete their practicum and internship requirements at the McNeese Autism Program. Our online program partners with Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence (BHCOE), allowing students outside a 50-mile radius to complete practicum and internship requirements at BHCOE-approved sites.
*The online program is currently not accredited by ABAI. Students in this program may still apply for their Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) examination through pathway two.
Program Admission
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the William J. Doré, Sr. School of Graduate Studies, applicants for admission to the Applied Behavior Analysis, MS program must have:
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5; and
- A minimum score of 285 on the GRE (Quantitative + Verbal).
The above are considered minimum requirements.
The Applied Behavior Analysis, MS program accepts new students only in the fall semester due to utilizing a cohort model. The program does not accept non-degree seeking students, nor does it allow undergraduates to take courses through the privilege to graduate seniors.
General Notes
- At least one-half of the total number of credit hours required for a graduate degree must be at the 600 level.
- Credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program.
- No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward the degree.
- Only transfer credits with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the degree.
- All degree and graduation requirements may be found on the Graduate School Regulations page.
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