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Feb 23, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
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**This program is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System and Louisiana Board of Regents.**
Total Hours Required for Degree: 58
McNeese State University’s Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program has been approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The program prepares master’s level graduates to practice in community settings as applied behavior analysts. It provides the academic training and supervised experience necessary for graduates to apply for national board certification in behavior analysis. Training emphasizes the development of both assessment and intervention skills.
The student is required to complete 58 credit hours. This is a thesis program and internship. All practicum and internship placements are in the McNeese Autism Program.
The Applied Behavior Analysis, MS program is offered both face-to-face and 100% online.
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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. The program does not accept non-degree seeking students, nor does it allow undergraduates to take courses through the privilige to graduate seniors. Term 7: Fall - 6 hours
Note: Candidates must pass a comprehensive final examination in their final semester. General Notes
- At least one-half of the total number of credit hours required for a graduate degree, excluding credit for thesis, 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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