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Master applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques and gain an in-depth understanding of how to enrich lives using them, with an MS in ABA from Pepperdine Universityâs Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
12 to 15 months
To complete the program full or part time
6 units
Of supervised fieldwork placement
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Follow the same curriculum as in-person learners, experience clinical work near you, and attend face-to-face online classes.
Assist clients as they develop the adaptive skills they need to function optimally in different settings.
Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) is a catalyst for inspiration and change. The school has been serving learners from diverse perspectives since 1971, and fosters academic excellence, meaningful service, personal fulfillment, and social purpose through collaborative work. Located in Malibu, Pepperdine University is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, combined with Christian values, and its learners are inspired as they learn to inspire others.
Tuition$58,350Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials.
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The Master of Science in ABA program utilizes an evidence-based, data-driven perspective for understanding behavioral psychology. Learners explore principles and techniques of applied behavior analysis through assessing behavior patterns, selecting strategies to promote change, and determining target behaviors for clients diagnosed with impairments such as traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, or autism. Below are two of the program’s featured courses:
Delve into discovering how socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, belief systems, ethnicity, and race affect working with diverse populations.
Collaborate with providers, determine assessments, interpret data while identifying client difficulties, and convey concepts in nontechnical language.
Applicants to Pepperdine’s online program are accepted on a rolling basis, with the opportunity to begin studying in either January, April, July, or October. Learners are eligible for an application fee waiver if applying prior to the priority deadline. GRE scores are not required to apply. To complete an application, you will need:
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Learners must take part in at least 20 hours of BCBA-supervised clinical training a month while enrolled in PSY 620 Practicum in ABA. Afterward, they must complete the hour requirement in the BACB’s fieldwork standards to qualify to take the BCBA exam independently.
While taking part in fieldwork, learners gain real-world experience at an agency approved by Pepperdine University in or near their community. They focus on diversity, multicultural considerations, and the practitioner-client relationship.