About the ABA program
KU's Department of Applied Behavioral Science trains students in behavioral research and evidence-based practice. Offerings include on-campus and online master's programs and a certificate in behavior analysis.
BCBA exam pass rate
90%of 20 first-time candidates passed the BCBA exam in 2025, across 2 programs.
- M.A. in Applied Behavioral ScienceOn Campus100%6 candidates
- Applied Behavioral Science MAOnline86%14 candidates
Source: the BACB’s 2025 pass rates for university programs. The BACB advises against comparing a program with the overall pass rate.
Programs
B
Undergraduate
Bachelor’s
- Credential
- Bachelor’s
M
On-Campus Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Master’sABAI accreditedOn campus
- Credential
- Master’s · MA
- Format
- On campus
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
Program page on absc.ku.eduM
Online Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Master’sOnline
- Credential
- Master’s · MA
- Format
- Online
- Fieldwork
- Supervised fieldwork offered
D
Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology
Doctoral
- Credential
- Doctoral · PhD
D
Joint Ph.D-M.P.H.
Doctoral
- Credential
- Doctoral · PhD
G
Graduate Certificate in Community Health and Development
Graduate certificate
- Credential
- Graduate certificate · Graduate certificate
G
Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Graduate certificateBACB VCSOnline
- Credential
- Graduate certificate · Graduate certificate
- Format
- Online
- BACB Verified Course Sequence
- Yes
Program page on absc.ku.edu
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.