Applied Behavior Analysis - M.Ed.

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is unique in that it provides students the opportunity to advance their skills through an online learning program from anywhere in the world. The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified the following courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. Students who complete the program will be provided multiple opportunities to develop high level skills in Applied Behavior Analysis.

• Student Program Handbook

Please download a copy of the student handbook – it is your roadmap to completing all requirements for the M.Ed. SPED ABA Concentration. All ABA students should review and follow the ABA Program Handbook for their coursework and other requirements.

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Degrees Offered

M.Ed.

Career Opportunities with this Degree

Behavior analysts often work as consultants to individuals, to schools, or to agencies such as child welfare organizations and residential treatment programs where their goal is to enhance abilities, performance, and overall quality of life of the children or adults who receive their services. Behavior Analysts often specialize in working with specific populations of individuals such as autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, traumatic head injuries, mental health issues, early childhood populations, geriatric populations, etc.

Application Materials

College Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the Graduate School application. Information on submitting official transcripts will be provided to you by the Graduate School. Grade reports or unofficial transcripts from university web portals will not be accepted. Please redact the Social Security Number anywhere it appears on your transcript. If documents are written in a language other than English, a copy of a complete and official English translation must be provided with the original language records.

• Due to ongoing accessibility concerns, the Graduate School has suspended GRE test score requirements for applications through at least Summer 2025. For more information, please contact the Graduate School.

Required Supplemental Application Materials

Resume, Applicant Statement, 2 Professional Recommendations

Application Process

Please visit the Graduate Application Process for more information on how to apply.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Admissions – August 1
• Spring – December 1

Semester in which the program can be started

Fall and Spring semesters only

Estimated Hours to Completion

36 credit hours for master's

Allowable Transfer Hours

6 credit hours maximum for master's degree. No ABA coursework may be transferred or substituted. All transfer hours are at advisor's discretion.

Financial Aid

TTU Graduate School and COE scholarships, research assistantships, student loans (loans not available for cert only students)

Tuition & Fees

Use the Student Business Services Tuition Estimator to estimate your costs.

Contacts

Program Faculty

If you have questions about the M.Ed. ABA concentration in SPED, please contact Dr. Hamrick at Jennifer.Hamrick@ttu.edu.

BACB Links

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

BCBA Pass Rates for Verified Course Sequences