About the ABA program
Saint Louis University offers ABA master's, accelerated and certificate programs, plus pathways combining ABA and social work. Programs emphasize evidence-based practice and meaningful behavior change.
BCBA exam pass rate
86%of 7 first-time candidates passed the BCBA exam in 2025.
- Applied Behavior Analysis ProgramsOn Campus and Online86%7 candidates
Source: the BACB’s 2025 pass rates for university programs. The BACB advises against comparing a program with the overall pass rate.
Programs
M
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
Master’sOnlineOn campus
- Credential
- Master’s · MS
- Format
- Online, On campus
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
- Credits
- 39 credit hours (research track); 36 credit hours (clinical
- Starts
- fall
Program page on slu.eduM
Bachelor's to Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. Accelerated Program
Master’s
- Credential
- Master’s · MS
Program page on slu.eduG
Applied Behavior Analysis, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Graduate certificateOnline
- Credential
- Graduate certificate · Graduate certificate
- Format
- Online
- Credits
- 15-credit
- Cost
- $1,190 per credit
Program page on slu.eduG
Applied Behavior Analysis, Post-Master's Certificate
Graduate certificateOnlineOn campus
- Credential
- Graduate certificate · Graduate certificate
- Format
- Online, On campus
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
- Credits
- 21 credit hours
Program page on slu.eduM
Social Work, M.S.W. and Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. Dual Degree
Master’sOnlineOn campus
- Credential
- Master’s · MS
- Format
- Online, On campus
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
- Credits
- 62-65 total credit hours
- Starts
- fall or spring semesters
Program page on slu.eduM
M.S.W. with ABA Concentration
Master’sOnlineOn campus
- Credential
- Master’s
- Format
- Online, On campus
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
- Credits
- 53 credit hours
Program page on slu.eduM
Social Work, M.S.W. and Applied Behavior Analysis, M.A. (dual)
Master’s
- Credential
- Master’s · MA
Program details come from the school’s own website. Requirements and costs change: confirm with the school, and check the BACB’s VCS directory, before you enroll.