Online Applied Behavioral Analysis M.S.
Online ABA
About the Online ABA M.S.
St. Cloud State University’s online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides students with advanced academic and professional training in behavior analysis for careers in autism, functional analysis, developmental disabilities, community integration strategies, self-injurious behavior, program evaluation and organizational development, and staff training and development.
The mission of the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis is to produce behavior analysts with academic, research, clinical, and professional skills that meet the needs of their various clients, employers, and other academic entities around the world in a rigorous and effective manner.
Program Accreditation
Admission Requirements and Details
When reviewing applicants for the online program, the Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. selection committee prefers recommendations from board-certified behavior analysts who are willing and able to provide supervision to the applicant and from faculty with whom the applicant has taken courses.
The committee also accepts recommendations from a candidate’s immediate supervisor, provided they are able to attest to the candidate’s aptitude for graduate training. While the strength of a candidate’s clinical skills will be of interest over time, clinical skills alone are not necessarily tied to one’s ability to successfully complete graduate school.
Relevant academic experience includes credit and non-credit instruction in the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis. Non-credit courses, workshops and conferences also reflect well on an application but are not given the same weight as credit courses.
Competition for limited places may require the necessity of a wait list. The wait list decision day is May 15.
Application Timeline
Priority application: Oct. 1-Feb. 15
Application Portal Opens: Applications may be submitted for priority consideration (due by February 15)
Admissions decisions and secondary consideration applications: Feb. 15-April 1
The ABA Admissions Committee will review priority consideration applications and determine admission to program, waitlist status (rank based on application), and any denials of admission.
Students may submit applications for secondary consideration (due by April 1) where the ABA Admissions Committee will either:
- Waitlist, ranked after all priority consideration waitlist applicants
- Deny admission
Students application decisions/Waitlisted students contacted: April
Admitted Students will receive either an accept admission offer or a reject admission offer. If rejected, the next student on the waitlist will be offered this spot.
Because waitlist students are waiting, please let the Admissions Committee know if you will not be accepting the admission
Complete by May 1; can be completed sooner.
Admission Decision Deadline: April 15
This is the final day to accept an offer of admission. If an offer is not accepted, it will be automatically denied and any remaining spots will be opened to waitlist applicants.
Welcome to the program and next steps: April 20-May 1
Incoming students will receive a welcome packet and next steps will be clarified.