Students starting Fall 2023 and forward
The Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis is a 40-credit degree program that includes 28 credits of required core academic courses and 12 credits of elective courses. This program was developed for students interested in completing the requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) exam and allows for several content specializations within ABA.
Licensure/Board Certification
The M.S. and Certificate programs offered through the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis meet the educational requirements that allow students to apply to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA©) examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®), as well as the academic standards for Licensure as a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Please Note: For students living outside of Massachusetts regulations regarding licensing differ from state to state. Please be sure to check your local state licensing board if you plan to apply for a license outside the state of Massachusetts. International students should also investigate the credentials recognized in their parts of the world.