ABA master’s programs

University of the Pacific

Pacific's behavioral psychology master's program combines coursework and practical experience in behavior analysis. Students can emphasize applied behavior analysis or preparation for doctoral study.

University of West Florida

UWF offers an online master's program in behavior analysis with research-focused coursework, a thesis and supervised practical experience. It meets curriculum requirements for BCBA, QBA and IBA certification exams.

Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University's ABA master's program prepares practitioners to work with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. It includes an ABAI-approved verified course sequence and supervised practicum.

Walden University

Walden University lists an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis focused on helping people with autism and developmental disabilities engage more successfully with the world.

Wayne State University

Wayne State offers an online master's program in applied behavior analysis focused on treating autism. Students complete behavior analytic coursework, field experience courses, and a capstone project.

Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University offers an online M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis through its Educational Psychology Department, preparing students for advanced study or careers as behavior analysts.

Western Kentucky University

WKU's Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis launches in Fall 2026. The face-to-face program combines BACB-aligned coursework with clinical practice and over 1,400 hours of clinical supervision.

Western New England University

Western New England University's ABA master's program combines coursework, supervised practical experiences, and thesis research. Courses and practicum experiences are offered onsite at the New England Center for Children.

Westfield State University

Westfield State University offers an M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Wichita State University

Wichita State University offers an online M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis that prepares students to apply behavioral science ethically across diverse populations and settings.

Aurora University

Baylor University

Cairn University

Drake University

Eastern Michigan University

Gonzaga University

Johns Hopkins University

Marshall University

McNeese State University

Purdue University