Applied Behavior Analysis

    Master of Applied Behavior Analysis at Portland State University

    Master of Applied Behavior Analysis at Portland State University

    International students can study the Applied Behavior Analysis at Portland State University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered online in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 26, 2026.

    About Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

    Portland State University's ABA program is fully online and provides a Verified Course Sequence (VCS) aligned with the 5th Edition Task List as a non-degree option; or in conjunction with a master's degree as part of the Pathway 2 eligibility outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). In addition, the program includes a number of added curricular areas of focus, including an explicit emphasis on the use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Telehealth/Technology, and use of behavioral supports within early childhood settings.

    The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified PSU's course sequence 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. Please refer to the BACB® for additional requirements.

    Disciplines

    College of Education

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Applied Behavior Analysis at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

    According to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board® (BACB®) "Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been empirically shown to be effective in a wide variety of areas, including parent training, substance abuse treatment, dementia management, brain injury rehabilitation, occupational safety intervention, among others." Our graduates are behavior specialists in schools, as well as in day-treatment centers, ABA provider agencies, community based organizations, homes and in communities.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Master of Applied Behavior Analysis at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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