Applied Behavior Analysis (Psy.D.)

  • Degree Levels:
  • Doctorate
  • Delivery Options:
  • St. Cloud (On Campus)

Our Doctor of Psychology in Applied Behavior (ABA Psy.D.) is the only program of its kind in Minnesota. It is designed to educate and prepare practitioners to help children who are diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities to thrive. In addition, our program equips students with the necessary clinic management skills, including curriculum development, staff training, and connecting and aligning with area partners. Learn from passionate faculty who care about the quality of the learning experience of our students. Change the lives of children and families.


Our program provides an engaging and interactive learning experience while you complete your clinical hours on campus while learning about clinical operations, including programming, staff supervision, hiring, training and billing.

Fall 2024 application for admission is open now!

University Catalog Program Requirements Department Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy Graduate Assistantships Graduate Assistantships

Program Highlights

  • 90 credits ending with a dissertation under the guidance of the program director or other faculty advisor
  • Graduate assistantships offered on campus in both fall and spring semesters
  • Students present at state, regional and international conferences through involvement in research with faculty
  • Modern autism clinic for cutting-edge, research-based student learning through both traditional in-home care and developing telehealth practices
  • Deep focus in licensure law for behavior analysts and clinical directorship
  • No GRE required
  • Our program will help you to achieve the Doctoral-Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D)

Program Distinctions

  • Students and faculty are involved with cutting-edge research in the application of behavioral principles with a variety of populations
  • Coursework includes approved courses for Behavior Analyst Certification Board with a high pass rate

Graduate Director

Dr. Ben Witts

Student Organizations

Popular Careers

  • Clinic Management
  • Clinic Care Coordination
  • Staff Trainer 
  • Clinical behavior therapist

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Application Deadlines

U.S. Citizens International
Outside U.S.		 International
Inside U.S.
Fall Feb. 1 (Priority) April 1 (Final) Feb. 1 (Priority) April 1 (Final) Feb. 1 (Priority) April 1 (Final)
Spring N/A N/A N/A
Summer N/A N/A N/A

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