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Applied Behavior Analysis, Online MS

Do you have a passion for helping individuals with autism and related developmental disorders?

Scranton's Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the perfect opportunity to advance your education and open new career possibilities. Our program is designed for individuals who are seeking to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®).

Fall 2026 applications are now open! 
Submit your application by July 15 for entry into the fall term.

A Growing Need

Our ABA master's program equips you with the knowledge and competencies to design and deliver effective behavioral interventions across a variety of populations and settings. 

  • The number of individuals living with autism and related developmental disorders has significantly increased over the last 20 years.
  • In fact, the demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) has increased by approximately 1,942% from 2010 to 2018! The demand for behavior analysts grew by 58% from 2023 to 2024, reinforcing continued positive growth.

Program Overview

This program is specifically designed to provide professionals in psychology, education, child care, speech and language disorders, or counseling and human services with a mastery of therapy methods and treatments for adults and children with autism and related developmental disorders. 

  • The ABA master's is a 36-credit hour program and is 100% remote online. 
  • Completion time for full-time students is two years, but it may be extended to three years for part-time students.
  • Our ABA curriculum offers a well-rounded, immersive learning experience. Students are actively engaged through the combination of case studies, research reviews, recorded lectures and weekly synchronous meetings.

Program Benefits

  • Program faculty include Ph.D.-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA-D) with extensive experience in clinical services, education, and research across various client populations.
    • ABAI VCS Program LogoThe Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified that the program's core courses meet the coursework requirement for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination.
      • On January 1, 2026, the ABAI’s Pathway 2 Verified Course Sequence (VCS) system will be discontinued and replaced by the BACB-managed Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation System. Our program meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for those pursuing the BCBA pathway 2 eligibility route. The University of Scranton is working to obtain recognition under ABAI's Tiered model as 2a: Recognized Degree Program with Experiential Learning. 
      • The University serves as the Executive Hub of the Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE), providing training opportunities to its students.

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