MS Master of Science in Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis specialization
Overview
Expand your career opportunities, address the nationwide shortage of qualified behavior analysts, and make an impact on children and adults with behavioral disorders. Whether you're pursuing a new career or looking to advance in your current role, our online Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis provides the skills to help you develop and achieve your goals. Courses are taught by faculty with top academic credentials, Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) certifications, and deep practitioner experience, and combine advanced psychology coursework with foundational knowledge of the field's major competency areas.
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Degree outcomes
With your Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella, you'll learn to apply research-based theories and findings from the applied behavior analysis field to the experimental evaluation of interventions and treatment designs. You'll also learn to communicate concepts and principles of behavior analysis, including definitions and characteristics, using the professional standards of applied behavior analysis. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online program in applied behavior analysis include applied behavior analysis instructor, applied behavior analysis therapist, behavior analyst or behavior specialist. Potential workplaces include hospital, clinic, medical center, residential programs (group home, foster home, institutional) or organization behavior management (business and industry).