Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University

About

The Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis is for those interested in the science and practice of applied behaviour analysis in clinic, home, school and work settings.

The Victorian Government offers scholarships and support for this course. Find out more.

You will be provided with the knowledge and tools to help people with diverse needs to learn new skills, become more independent, and overcome socially important problems, using empirically-supported assessment, teaching, and intervention strategies. You will be orientated to the field of behaviour analysis and the major theoretical and professional debates in science and practice. Through the core applied behaviour analysis units, you will gain knowledge and expertise which have theoretical and practical relevance to professionals in a range of contexts, including early intervention, general education, inclusive and special education, and specialised behaviour support.

You will be challenged to make connections between research and practice and will be equipped to pursue education-related careers and/or further study in education.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified that this course meets the coursework requirements for certification as a Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA). Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible for this certification such as supervised behaviour analytic experience and an examination.

The credential of Certified Behaviour Analyst (CBA) is a graduate-level certification in behaviour analysis. Professionals who are certified at the CBA level are independent practitioners who provide behaviour-analytic services and supervise the work of others who provide behaviour-analytic services.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

Entry level 1:
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:
Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience

Or

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Education or a related discipline including but not limited to psychology, counselling, social work, disability care or education support with at least a credit (60%) average

Or

A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average

Or

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry level 3:
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Education or a related discipline as relevant to the specialisation with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience

Or

A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience

Or

A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in Education or a related discipline including but not limited to psychology, counselling, social work, disability care or education support with at least a credit (60%) average

Or

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience

Or

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in Education or a related discipline including but not limited to psychology, counselling, social work, disability care or education support with at least a credit (60%) average.

Changes to the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification

The BACB currently accepts certification applications from individuals regardless of their country of residence. Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom* may apply for BACB certification. BACB certificants who obtained their certification prior to January 1, 2023 may maintain their certification indefinitely as long as they meet recertification requirements. Additional information about this change can be found on the BACB website.

English entry requirements

Level A

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0

or

Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50

or

TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

or

Equivalent approved English test

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Inherent requirements

To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements. Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.

Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis

English Program Requirements

overall score for IELTS (Academic), with minimum scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,900

Application Fee

AUD

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Monash University

Monash University

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